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The former neighbourhood watchman had a table at the New Orlando Gun Show especially to sign autographs and pose for photographs with 'fans'.

However, during the six hour event, fewer than 20 people asked for him to sign the free promotional shots of him with his dog.

One couple, who gave their names to the New York Daily News as Melissa and Matt, told the publication that they were the only people waiting to meet him.

He seemed nervous and actually a little scared to be there. He also appeared emotional, like he was really thankful and touched that people would come out to see him, said Melissa.

It was pretty weird to meet him in person and wow, he has gained a lot of weight!

Zimmerman, who hit the headlines after taking part in a string of promotional interviews to mark Martins death, said that he was enjoying himself, despite the poor turn-out.

Everythings good. Were having fun, he was quoted as saying. Im just here to meet supporters.

He posted the following on Twitter after the event:

As well as retweeting this somewhat questionable post from a follower:

And also making out that far more people had turned up than actually had:

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