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Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke visited a gun show in Arkansas  Saturday to talk with firearm owners and vendors about his plan to stop gun violence. 

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Beto O'Rourke brings gun control campaign to gun show

We won't solve issues with only half of U.S. involved in solutions, he says of his visit.

Democratic presidential candidate, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) speaks to media and supporters during a campaign re-launch on August 15, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. 

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke in his hometown of El Paso Thursday. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images

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Beto O'Rourke brings gun control campaign to gun show

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