An man exposed his firearm while standing outside a Democratic U.S. House candidate's office for 12 hours on Thursday, CBS 19 reported.
Daniel Parks said he was protesting Hillary ClintonHillary Rodham ClintonThis evangelical Christian 'Girl Mom' supports Donald Trump Women who vote Trump becomes No. 1 trending topic on Twitter Armed protester stands outside Dem's office for 12 hours MORE's campaign by standing outside Jane Dittmar's campaign office in Fluvanna County, Va.
"We're not a threat to anybody, the only threat is ignorance, and ignorance breeds fear," he added.
Parks was legally armed and was joined by a second protester later in the day.
While Dittmar volunteers said that they don't challenge Parks' right to a peaceful armed protest, they called it an act of intimidation.
"If he wants to support his candidate that's fine, but don't come here and stare into the office all day," said volunteer Su Wolff.
"He turned sideways to be sure that we would see that he has an open carry gun, which is legal, and is fine, but it's intimidating."
Dittmar is running to replace retiring Rep. Robert HurtRobert HurtArmed protester stands outside Dem's office for 12 hours ‘Crystal Ball’ favors GOP in race for House Overnight Regulation: Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting challenge MORE (R-Va.) in the House.
Parks also commented on the reports that Trump may be be pulling out Virginia.
"He might be pulling out, but we're not pulling out, and I'm gonna stand my ground and speak out for what I believe in," Parks said.