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Students, Celebrities And The Faithful Protest Outside Of The NRA Convention

The National Rifle Association's four-day convention in Dallas has drawn supporters and opposition alike.

Thousands of gun enthusiasts have walked into Dallas' Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to revel in displays of firearms and hunting accessories at the National Rifle Association's annual convention — but some crowds are staying outside to protest what they believe is a dire problem in America.

"Our generation is the post-Columbine generation. We've seen tragedy after tragedy about the need for gun legislation. "People think we're trying to take away guns, but that's not the issue we're focused on. We're trying to regulate the amount of gun violence."

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