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NRA Exec: Media Cooked Up Trayvon Controversy

Mary Papenfuss — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:39:11 CDT

A National Rifle Association honcho has accused the media of manufacturing controversy over the Trayvon Martin case. "By the time I finish this speech, two Americans will be slain, six women will be raped, 27 of us will be robbed, and 50 more will be beaten. That's the harsh reality...

New Lifetime NRA Member: Santorum Daughter Bella

Dustin Lushing — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:07:06 CDT

The National Rifle Association just gained a new lifetime member: Bella, the 3-year-old daughter of Rick Santorum. He revealed his toddler's enlistment in a speech at the NRA's annual meeting in St. Louis today, reports CNN . "(My wife) Karen and I are life members of the NRA, and we wanted...

Ann Romney Gives 'Shout-Out to All Moms'

John Johnson — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:28:55 CDT

Mitt Romney addressed the NRA today to call President Obama soft on gun rights and personal liberties in general, but he couldn't resist bringing his "hero"—wife Ann—on stage, too. Both addressed the recent flap over her decision to be a stay-at-home mom, and Politico provides quotes. Mitt: “I...

12 More States May OK Carrying Gun Without Permit

Kevin Spak — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:33:10 CST

Bills are in the works in at least 12 states to allow residents to buy and carry concealed weapons without a permit, USA Today reports. Gun control advocates are naturally appalled. "They want a gun in every nook and cranny in society with no permission needed," fumed a Brady Campaign...

Ex-Cons Get Gun Rights Back Easily

Neal Colgrass — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:44:23 CST

A felony conviction shouldn't stop an American from owning a gun—right? So say several US states, including Kansas, Ohio, and Minnesota, which often restore firearm rights automatically to ex-cons, the New York Times reports. Several other states restore gun rights after a pardon or a brief petition. If this...

NRA Refuses White House Meeting on Gun Rules

Matt Cantor — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:53:12 CDT

The Obama administration is trying to bring together both sides in the debate over gun control for a series of meetings, but the NRA sees it as a waste of time. “Why should I or the NRA go sit down with a group of people that have spent a lifetime...

Don't Expect Any Gun Control Bills to Pass: Lawmakers

Matt Cantor — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:47:18 CST

The Tucson shooting has prompted the drafting of a number of gun-control bills—but lawmakers don’t expect any major legislation to pass. In fact, insiders said, Congress is looking less likely than ever to step up regulation, reports New York Times , which notes that many members of Congress own firearms,...

NRA Takes Wider Aim

Kevin Spak — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:22:00 CDT

The NRA is sticking its muzzle in all kinds of legislation that don’t look much like gun laws, the New York Times reports. The gun group’s lobbyists, thanks in part to their close relationship with Harry Reid, have put their fingerprints on everything from health care legislation (making it illegal...

NRA Under Fire for Being ... Too Liberal?

Kevin Spak — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:51:00 CDT

Conservatives are taking aim at the NRA, which they complain has drifted too close to the middle, supporting both moderate Republicans and even some pro-gun Democrats against opposition from the right. The NRA has given 29% of its political contributions this election cycle to Democrats, the most in more than...