Taylor King of Students Demand Action said: “Some have accused us of trying to stir up disagreements and counterproductive arguments. But how can that be the case when 81% of Oklahomans are in agreement against this dangerous piece of legislation?”

“This does not represent our interests but those of the radicals who are lining our legislators’ pockets,” she said.

Andrews appealed to “responsible gun owners” for their support “to protect the rights you currently have and to continue to protect the children of Oklahoma.”

“Some of us in here don’t really care for guns,” Andrews said. “Some of us in here care very strongly about our Second Amendment rights. The one thing we can all agree on is we all know an individual in our lives who is not a responsible enough person to be carrying a weapon in our churches or in our malls or out in public.”

The Secretary of State’s Office will count the signatures gathered on the petition and report its findings to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, said Amy Canton, director of the executive and legislative division.

She said the protest period ends Friday.