50,000 plus Arkansans have concealed carry permits, and Saturday, gun advocates rallied to keep those rights at the state fairgrounds.
Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case to decide if the Second Amendment applies to states in addition to the federal government.
Widow Nicole Goeser watched a gunman kill her husband in Nashville less than a year ago. Now she's touring the country telling her story.
"I remember being pulled away from my husband's body so the police could secure the crime scene and start taking pictures of Ben," she says.
Goeser says she could have protected him with her gun, but wasn't allowed to have it with her because of state laws.
That's why organizers brought her to the state fairgrounds Saturday as an advocate for gun ownership.
"Every time they take money out of my pocket and give it to groups that are against gun carry or self defense rights, then they are eroding our rights every day," says organizer Steve Skillern.
Politicians running in this busy election cycle also used it as a chance to champion Second Amendment rights.
Jim Keet has a conceal and carry permit. Goeser's story touched him.
"He was brutally killed right in front of her, and I believe had there been someone there who had a handgun, they may have been able to prevent that, and I think that's why people need to step up to the plate and protect those rights," said Keet.
"If you don't have a firearm for self defense, get one," adds Goeser.
This first ever Second Amendment Rally brought in speakers to encourage people to go to a national rally in Washington this April.
