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Here's what happens when you talk to the other side about guns

KUOW | By Sonya Harris

Published April 17, 2018 at 1:09 PM AKDT

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Gun owner Rick Vadnais high-fives with Basilia Brownwell during their conversation at the 'Ask A Gun Owner' event at the Hillman City Collaboratory on March 31.

The gun control debate has become a polarizing experience for many Americans. It’s unusual to hear civil discussions between the opposing sides.

The KUOW “Ask A…” series brought together gun owners and non-gun owners on March 31 to share their points of view at the Hillman City Collaboratory. Sonya Harris talked to some of them about those conversations.