WEST CHESTER, Pa. ( CBS Philadelphia) — A man arrested near a "No Kings" protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday was allegedly carrying a concealed handgun, a bayonet knife, a pocket knife, pepper spray, a ski mask, gloves and several ammunition magazines, according to court documents.

"No Kings" rallies brought demonstrators together, joining voices across the nation and region to protest what they call a growing threat of authoritarianism in American politics.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Multiple 'No' Kings' protests took place across the country Saturday, including in central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a statement ahead of protests planned for Saturday, urging demonstrators to remain peaceful while exercising their constitutional rights.

Thousands took to the streets in Pittsburgh and across western Pennsylvania, as well as the country, on Saturday as part of a demonstration deemed "No Kings."

Thousands march in Philadelphia to protest the Trump administration. Our reporters and photographers are at the scene.

Several Centre County groups have already committed to attend a protest in Hollidaysburg, but hundreds of locals are also expected at the State College protest.

People are gathering across the country Saturday, including several locations across Western Pennsylvania, to voice opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The organizations are united under the No Kings name,

Billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," organizing materials for "No Kings Day" say the protests are an opportunity for Americans to "stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism.

A Malvern man was arrested on firearms charges for bringing a loaded handgun and a bayonet to a “No Kings” protest in West Chester on Saturday, police said. Kevin Krebs, 31, was charged with carrying a Sig Sauer P320 without a concealed-carry permit,