A Black Lives Matter demonstration drew about 75 protesters and counterprotesters to downtown Vancouver on Sunday afternoon.
Many on each side openly carried rifles, handguns and clubs, drawing curious and concerned looks from passers-by near Esther Short Park.
There were some tense moments, but no injuries or property damage was reported.
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