Several hundred gun rights activists armed with rifles and shotguns rallied outside of the Alamo on Saturday.
Organizers called the "Come and Take It San Antonio!" rally after a confrontation two months ago in which San Antonio police threatened to arrest several gun rights activists who were carrying their rifles outside of a Starbucks. They oppose a local ordinance that they say impinges on people's gun rights.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus mingled in the crowd, which police estimated was 300 to 400 people. He chatted with rally organizers while a substantial police presence remained outside the event's perimeter.
The event was organized by several gun rights groups that advocate for the open carrying of long guns — rifles and shotguns — which is allowed under Texas law.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1019/Gun-rights-activists-organize-Come-and-Take-It-rally-at-the-Alamo