An Idaho hotel was set to host a gun and law conference but abruptly canceled the event when it was revealed that George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of Trayvon Martin, was the speaker.

The Riverside Hotel canceled the event entitled "Lethal Force Gun Laws 2021," organized by JB Herren of the Old School Gun School. The event was scheduled to take place Nov. 5–8 at the hotel, according to the event's website, however, the page was removed.

Hotel staff was notified that Zimmerman was the featured speaker by people who communicated their concerns on the hotel's Instagram page.

"We recognize the immense pain that George Zimmerman has inflicted on many of our guests, team members and community. With their respect and safety as our priority, we have canceled our event," the post reads.

Up until now, the hotel didn't require a list of speakers when an event was scheduled. However, in light of this incident, moving forward it will now be a requirement, the post adds.

The hotel's spokesperson showed gratitude to the people on social media who vigilantly made the hotel staff aware of Zimmerman's slated appearance and remarked that they're "unequivocally opposed to providing George Zimmerman a platform."

Based on the conference's webpage, which has now been removed, "early bird seating prices" were priced at $3,995 for four days or $4,995 for five days, according to KTVB 7. The tickets included meals and "select private lunches and dinner with our speakers."

The purpose of the conference was to "help good people create a plan to DOMINATE and END an otherwise inescapable deadly assault and THEN, we help them learn how to Defend and Justify their actions in the courtroom," according to the website.

"Have you ever wondered what really happened that night?" the event page continued, referring to Zimmerman's 2012 legal case. "The only person that knows the absolute truth of what really happened is George Zimmerman himself."

The page also stated that Zimmerman would be explaining "step-by-step" what happened.

The killing of Martin, a 17-year-old Black teenager, ignited national and global protests and sparked the inception of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Martin was staying with his father in Sanford, Florida, and was followed by Zimmerman as he made his way back home from leaving the nearby store, according to CNN. Zimmerman was a neighborhood watch captain who called 911 because he suspected Martin was a suspicious person.

The dispatcher advised Zimmerman to remain in his car but he acted in his own accordance and pursued Martin, killing the teenager, according to the Associated Press. Zimmerman said he shot Martin in self-defense and was charged with second-degree murder, but was later found not guilty in the summer of 2013.

A spokesperson said in a statement that Zimmerman "is not welcome at The Riverside Hotel. We will always stand up for what we believe is right."

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