"These people are afraid we want to do what we want to do,

and it makes it difficult to talk to them."
First, the group lied to get the venue.  Second,
"Part of the reason why this went the way it did, is because you have a lot of people on the extreme end," said Ann Anderson, a gun control advocate. "The reaction from the people here today was starting out from the assumption you are going to take my guns. And when you start with that, and that fear, it's very hard to have communication."
Lady, when your candidates are saying
... the Democratic lawmakers pushed for more gun control measures like Universal Background Checks, a ban on semi-automatic rifles, and implementing red flag laws...
you DO want to take their guns.  You just want to be allowed to lie about it, and you're mad that they know what you're up to.

Also, going to a range and
"This is why the NRA has got to go," shouted Rep. Haley Stevens (D-11th District). "The NRA has got to go."
you're admitting you hate being opposed, and want the opposition silenced.