Hillsboro police say a man openly carrying a shotgun in downtown this week was not a threat but rather exercising his Second Amendment rights.

Police received 18 calls about the man, who was seen Monday, Dec. 9 near South First Avenue and Main Street, said Lt. Mike Rouches, a department spokesman. The man wore camouflage and had the shotgun slung over his shoulder and a handgun on his hip.

Though police are familiar with the man, who has been spotted carrying weapons in the city before, Rouches said that police still encourage residents to report such activity.

“We appreciate the calls,” Rouches said.