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Photos: March for Our Lives protest at Arizona Capitol

Antranik Tavitian
Arizona Republic
Students leading the March for Our Lives called for stricter gun laws as they marched to the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
Students leading the March for Our Lives called for stricter gun laws as they marched to the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
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Joe Melone, a gun right activist (left), confronts a group of demonstrators outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix.  Hundreds of people participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Joe Melone, a gun right activist (left), confronts a group of demonstrators outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Wanda Right cheers outside the Arizona Capitol as a speaker calls for reforms to current gun policies on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
Wanda Right cheers outside the Arizona Capitol as a speaker calls for reforms to current gun policies on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix.
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A sign rests on a table outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people took part in a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
A sign rests on a table outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people took part in a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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People carried homemade signs as they marched to Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix to demand stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
People carried homemade signs as they marched to Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix to demand stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Alex Shawver (center) holds a sign in support of stricter gun legislation outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as hundreds of people take part in a nationwide demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
Alex Shawver (center) holds a sign in support of stricter gun legislation outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as hundreds of people take part in a nationwide demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
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Students hold a banner calling for an end to gun violence as they lead hundreds of people in a march outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Students hold a banner calling for an end to gun violence as they lead hundreds of people in a march outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Ethan Schmidt Crockett, (left) a gun rights activist speaks through a megaphone in an attempt to interrupt the March for Our Lives demonstration outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people gathered as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Ethan Schmidt Crockett, (left) a gun rights activist speaks through a megaphone in an attempt to interrupt the March for Our Lives demonstration outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people gathered as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Sara Runyon (center) holds a sign rebuking calls to arm teachers as a solution to mass shootings in schools as hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix to demonstrate for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Sara Runyon (center) holds a sign rebuking calls to arm teachers as a solution to mass shootings in schools as hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix to demonstrate for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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A woman holds a sign to protest recent mass shooting in the country as hundreds of people gather outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws.
A woman holds a sign to protest recent mass shooting in the country as hundreds of people gather outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws.
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Bonnie Hopes is seen holding a sign in front of counter-protesters who attempted to disrupt the March for Our Lives demonstration outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix.
Bonnie Hopes is seen holding a sign in front of counter-protesters who attempted to disrupt the March for Our Lives demonstration outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix.
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Wanda Right (center) claps outside the Arizona Capitol as a speaker calls for reforms to current gun policies on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
Wanda Right (center) claps outside the Arizona Capitol as a speaker calls for reforms to current gun policies on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix. Hundreds of people participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration in response to recent mass shootings.
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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Alberto Mariani/The Republic
Students hold a banner calling for an end to gun violence as they lead hundreds of people in a march outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Students hold a banner calling for an end to gun violence as they lead hundreds of people in a march outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Demonstrators with the March for Our Lives walk past body bags laid outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as a reminder of the lives lost to gun violence. Hundreds of people participated in a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Demonstrators with the March for Our Lives walk past body bags laid outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as a reminder of the lives lost to gun violence. Hundreds of people participated in a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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Hundreds of people marched outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
Hundreds of people marched outside the Arizona Capitol on June 11, 2022, in Phoenix as part of a nationwide demonstration calling for stricter gun laws in response to recent mass shootings.
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A group of protesters pose for a photo while an installation of body bags lays on the floor at the Arizona State Capitol during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
A group of protesters pose for a photo while an installation of body bags lays on the floor at the Arizona State Capitol during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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A group of counter-protesters carrying guns walks through a crowd at the Arizona State Capitol during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
A group of counter-protesters carrying guns walks through a crowd at the Arizona State Capitol during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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A counter-protester argues with a protester during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
A counter-protester argues with a protester during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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People wait for speakers to take the stage during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event brought out nearly a thousand people.
People wait for speakers to take the stage during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event brought out nearly a thousand people.
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Adrian Fontes, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, right, argues with a counter-protester during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Adrian Fontes, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, right, argues with a counter-protester during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Adrian Fontes, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, left, argues with a counter-protester during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Adrian Fontes, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, left, argues with a counter-protester during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Nolan Lyle, left, joins in a moment of silence for victims of mass shootings during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Nolan Lyle, left, joins in a moment of silence for victims of mass shootings during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Wanda Wright, center left, cheers as counter-protesters attempt to disrupt speeches during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Wanda Wright, center left, cheers as counter-protesters attempt to disrupt speeches during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Wanda Wright, center left, cheers as counter-protesters attempt to disrupt speeches during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Wanda Wright, center left, cheers as counter-protesters attempt to disrupt speeches during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Ethan Schmidt, who is banned from the Arizona Capitol Building, is walked away from the stage after attempting to disrupt a speech during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Ethan Schmidt, who is banned from the Arizona Capitol Building, is walked away from the stage after attempting to disrupt a speech during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Roughly a thousand people listen to speakers during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Roughly a thousand people listen to speakers during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Amber Kassisieh (left) Stormy Light (middle) and Zac Whaley (right) yell in support as Rep. Jennifer Longdon asks the crowd "Are you angry?" during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Amber Kassisieh (left) Stormy Light (middle) and Zac Whaley (right) yell in support as Rep. Jennifer Longdon asks the crowd "Are you angry?" during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Jasmine Thompson (left) cheers as Rep. Jennifer Longdon asked the crowd "Are you angry," during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Jasmine Thompson (left) cheers as Rep. Jennifer Longdon asked the crowd "Are you angry," during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Amber Kassisieh (left) Stormy Light (middle) and Zac Whaley (right) listen to speakers before marching during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Amber Kassisieh (left) Stormy Light (middle) and Zac Whaley (right) listen to speakers before marching during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Jennifer Villalpando holds her son Andreo, 4, before they march during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Jennifer Villalpando holds her son Andreo, 4, before they march during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Protesters march down West Jefferson Street during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Protesters march down West Jefferson Street during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Protesters march up South 15th Avenue during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Protesters march up South 15th Avenue during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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Protesters return to the Arizona State Capitol after marching during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Protesters return to the Arizona State Capitol after marching during the annual March for Our Lives protest, a nationwide demonstration in support of gun control legislation, on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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