Hundreds Of Pro-Gun Protestors Welcome Obama To Oregon

President Obama was met by hundreds of pro-gun protesters today, as he landed on Air Force One to visit the shooting victims in Roseburg, Oregon.

We’ve seen people from as far away as Monroe, WA and Klamath Falls who drove to be a part of Roseburg Obama protest. #UCCschooting

— Kaitlyn Bolduc (@KPTVKaitlyn) October 9, 2015

According to local news reporters, people came from other states and cities to join the protest of Obama’s visit a week after he demanded that Americans start politicizing mass shootings for gun control.

Hundreds protest Obama’s arrival in Roseburg. Some plan to turn their backs to him if he drives by. #UCCShooting pic.twitter.com/LTNa8Sf72y

— Kaitlyn Bolduc (@KPTVKaitlyn) October 9, 2015

The protesters lined up outside the airport flying American flags, Don’t Tread on Me Flags, and even a Confederate flag and wore pro-gun t-shirts.

Lots of protesters here at the Roseburg airport waiting to “greet” @POTUS #UCCShooting pic.twitter.com/wg3TbeLsB0

— Ian Kullgren (@IanKullgren) October 9, 2015

Signs spotted in the crowd included messages supporting local Sheriff Hanlin, who was widely criticized by gun control supporters for supporting the Second Amendment.

Lori and Dan Altman, both 60, don’t think the president should be in town. #uccshooting pic.twitter.com/gal1tGeK55

— Rebecca Woolington (@rwoolington) October 9, 2015

Other signs read “Obama Not Welcome”

Protesters gather near Roseburg Airport in anticipation of Obama visit. More coverage at http://t.co/4aFBEbKSO1 pic.twitter.com/svbwSQlhXB

— Chris Pietsch (@ChrisPietsch) October 9, 2015

Some protestors even openly carried handguns at their side, a display of their Second Amendment rights.

Lots of open carry among protesters in Roseburg #UCCshooting pic.twitter.com/0WfMdXCsZP

— Chris Pietsch (@ChrisPietsch) October 9, 2015

Prior to Obama’s visit, the White House struggled to explain that the president was only traveling to Oregon to console the victims, not politicize the tragedy in the local community.

“Those individuals have nothing to fear,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest explained to reporters on Wednesday. “The fact is the President has made clear that the goal of his visit is to spend time with the families of those who are so deeply affected by this terrible tragedy.”

But the damage was already done, after Obama angrily denounced gun rights after the shooting, vowing to politicize each mass shooting for the sake of passing more gun laws.