Donald Trump at NRA convention in Dallas: 'They're coming for your guns'
DALLAS - Former president Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are in Dallas on Saturday to speak at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting.
The crowd at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center roared as Trump received the NRA's endorsement before he took the stage.
The former president encouraged gun owners to get to the polls this November.
"This is the most important election in the history of our country," said Trump. "If [gun owners] get out and vote nobody can beat us."
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Before former president Donald Trump took the stage at the NRA Annual Meeting, he talked one-on-one with FOX 4's Steven Dial.
The Republican presidential nominee said that gun rights for Americans are at stake.
"We need that 2nd amendment for safety. Forget about hunting, we need it for safety. The bad guys are not giving up their guns," Trump said.
He went on to say that if Biden is re-elected the administration will come for guns.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke earlier in the day on Saturday.
The Republican governor spoke about Second Amendment rights, the protests on college campuses and immigration.
Trump complimented Abbott, calling him a "hot politician."
"You know why he's hot? He's doing a great job," Trump said.
Ahead of the speeches, anti-gun groups held a rally outside of nearby Dallas City Hall.
The nonprofit Everytown For Gun Safety and other advocates demanded the gun industry be held accountable for gun violence in the U.S.
People held signs and called for action from both former president Trump and Governor Abbott.
A UTD student who is part of the group Students Demand Action put a spotlight on upcoming mass shooting anniversaries, including the one in Uvalde.
"They are not being remorseful, they do not care. For that reason, we are out here today to call them out and hold them accountable for their flaws. Today should be a memorial for people who have lost their lives," said Mireya Rodriguez.
Students Demand Action is part of Everytown for Gun Safety.
It is one of the largest youth-led violence prevention groups in the country with more than 600 groups in every state.