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MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Advocates for gun rights here in Wisconsin took part in a group of cross-country demonstrations Saturday with a peaceful rally outside the State Capitol.
It was organized by the group "Wisconsin Guns Across America."
Capitol police estimated between 500 and 600 people showed up.
Police also say there were no issues.
Pictures from the event have been posted to the group's Facebook page.
This was one of many rallies slated to take place at state capitols around the U.S., all loosely organized via social media.