Gun rights demonstrators rally at Oregon Capitol Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:40 am, Friday, February 8, 2013 (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrates, many armed with high-powered rifles, descended on the Oregon Capitol Friday to demonstrate their gun rights. Protesters say they want to show state lawmakers that they're peaceful, law-abiding gun owners and will fight any attempt to impose new gun restrictions.