COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Protesters are taking to the streets in Westerville as Otterbein University prepares to host the Democratic debate.

WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters walk to the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters walk to the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters (R) walk to the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters walk to the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump and gun rights supporters demonstrate in downtown Westerville, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters demonstrate on the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters demonstrate on the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters demonstrate on the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WESTERVILLE, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Gun rights supporters demonstrate on the campus of Otterbein University, site of this evening’s Democratic presidential debate, October 15, 2019 in Westerville, Ohio. Hosted by CNN and The New York Times, the debate will see 12 candidates on stage for three hours. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)