As Bill Cohen reports, they were not expressing anger at the government officials who work inside that building. Instead, they were protesting federal lawmakers in Washington.

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Organizers estimate that the crowd grew to between 700 and 900 people Saturday afternoon in Columbus.

Many carried signs, waved flags and marched around the Statehouse.

Activists promoted the “Guns Across America” rallies at state capitals across the U.S. just days after President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping package of federal gun-control proposals.

Matt Smith of Cincinnati helped organize the rally in Ohio. He wants people to know that gun owners are like anyone else and there’s no reason to fear them.

Others say they wanted to show support for responsible gun ownership.

Columbus police report no problems at the rally.