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FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2015 file photo a supporter of open carry gun laws wears a pistol as he prepares for a rally in support of open carry gun laws at the Capitol, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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What happens when a hitchhiker with a gun asks for a ride?

An Oregon man went to find out and turned the experience into an documentary.

Jeremy Bryant's goal was to show that Oregonians support second amendment rights and open carry laws, and that strangers can be kind and generous, according to a news release. The short film was presented and produced by Go Greater Good, which aims to "explore humanity's good," according to its website.

Bryant set out on July 20 to hitchhike from his home near Klamath Falls to his grandfather's funeral near Roseburg. The roughly 420 mile trip there and back took him two days.

Bryant, described as a "gun enthusiast" in the news release, stood on the side of the highway, thumb out and a .357 Magnum revolver clearly displayed on his hip. When a vehicle stopped, he asked for a ride and told the driver he was carrying the gun. Some declined, though Bryant eventually made it to his destination.

"There are negative stereotypes in states without open carry laws because the only time someone sees someone with a gun is when something bad is happening," Bryant said. "I carry a firearm to keep the peace, good and dignity of my country and the welfare of its people."

Bryant filmed his journey with his smart phone. Watch the 13 minute video below:

--Laura Frazier

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