It’s not as if it ever went away. The NRA “compromised” to saddle us with the National Firearms Act (taxing and registering wide classes of firearms). The NRA “compromised” to saddle us with the Gun Control Act prohibited persons, loss of mail order, and more). The NRA “compromised” to saddle us with the Firearm Owners … Continue reading Return of the Vichy NRA?
You may recall that the NRA cancelled its annual meeting just days before it was to happened, and said it would not be rescheduled. Then they very quietly — I hear most folks missed the notice — did schedule a new, scaled back meeting. In a different city. Now we know why. Wayne LaPierre is … Continue reading NRA Yes-Men Vote To Remain LaPierre’s Personal Piggybank
See below, for more hypocrisy. No, for once, I’m not going to talk about bump-fire stocks (anyone who doesn’t understand that problem by now can’t, or won’t, comprehend it). Let’s talk about ERPOs. And the Vichy NRA. Call them extreme risk protective orders, red flag orders, gun violence protection orders, or what have you, they … Continue reading [Update] Red Flag Orders: Weasel-wording from the VNRA
The NRA has released a Statement on Bump Fire Stock Rule. Feel free to read it, but I can paraphrase their five paragraphs in a few words: Don’t blame us. We only wanted regulation under the NFA, registration, taxes, and a ban on new stocks. And our compromise saved us from other bans. Let’s work … Continue reading Screw you, NRA
Good question. Bad answers. While the reality is far more complex than Mr. Scott seems to “feel” (I won’t credit him with thought), the truth is that the NRA leadership does speak for very few of the 55 million to 120+ million American gun owners. The lamestream media likes to pretend it does, out of … Continue reading For whom does the NRA speak?
Now where did I see this predicted? Hawaii: More Anti-Gun Bills Introduced As previously reported last week, Senate Bill 2046 was introduced, aimed at criminalizing certain firearm parts, accessories and modifications. The trend continued this week as more anti-gun legislation was filed prior to the close of the bill introduction deadline. Please contact committee members … Continue reading NRA Hypocrisy Warning
The National Rifle Association was once a good thing. Back in the 19th century it encouraged firearms ownership and marksmanship. For a long time it was the place to go for high quality training. I used to be an NRA member. I quit a couple of decades ago. While the NRA was still good on … Continue reading NRA delenda est
The NRA just endorsed Donald Trump for president at its national convention. This is what they endorsed. I generally oppose gun control, but I support the ban on assault weapons and I support a slightly longer waiting period to purchase a gun. With today’s Internet technology we should be able to tell within 72-hours … Continue reading here’s what the nra just endorsed for president
Backed by the National Rifle Association, the Senate’s No. 2 Republican leader is introducing legislation that would reward states for sending more information about residents with serious mental problems to the federal background check system for firearms purchasers. The bill promoted Wednesday by Sen. John Cornyn, who has an A-plus rating from the NRA for … Continue reading The Ever Helpful NRA
… to ever even consider re-joining the Vichy NRA. JUST IN: Wayne LaPierre Resigns as NRA Leader Days Before Trial Brought By NY AG Letitia James On Friday Wayne LaPierre announced he will be resigning as the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) leader just days before his civil trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia … Continue reading That’s One Of My Conditions…