Protesters in a rural Indiana city who took to the streets to condemn racism and police killings of black people encountered bystanders who were holding rifles during the demonstration.

A bipartisan group of local and state officials joined the crowd to talk about what they and activists can do to reduce gun crime in Indiana.

Indiana faith leaders called on Gov. Eric Holcomb Tuesday to "disarm hate." They want him to denounce white supremacy and support gun regulations.

Both of Indiana's U.S. Senators balk at support for universal background checks for all gun sales. That comes amid renewed debate over gun regulations in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.

The governor says it will take partnerships between local, state and federal law enforcement to help prevent mass shootings.

Existing law says you can't be held criminally liable if you use force to defend yourself, another person or your property. The legislation extends that to civil court.

Legislation on gun regulations appears to be close to its final form as lawmakers heard more than three hours of testimony Monday.

Legislative leaders say no decisions have been made on whether lawmakers will advance gun regulation measures before session ends.

Following the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida an Indiana law, known as the "red flag law," has earned national attention as a possible solution.

Republican leaders say they halted gun bills in each chamber to avoid debate on several gun regulation proposals.