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National Rifle Association

In Our Sights

Jim Worth | Posted 05.17.2013 | Politics
Jim Worth

Until we become smart enough to recognize what other civilized countries have found -- that stricter gun control saves lives -- we're destined to repeat the tragedies of Newtown, Aurora, Tucson, and Virginia Tech again and again and again.

Why Ted Nugent Should Migrate to Mexico Illegally

Sanjay Sanghoee | Posted 05.17.2013 | Comedy
Sanjay Sanghoee

By migrating illegally, Ted Nugent is sticking it to Mexico by giving them a taste of their own medicine. Let's see how the Mexicans like it when Ted Nugent tunnels in under the border!

My Life With Guns

Gloria Duffy | Posted 05.17.2013 | Politics
Gloria Duffy

The NRA's suggestions that the problem of school violence be addressed by bringing armed guards to school campuses or arming teachers is a further attempt to drum up business for the gun companies. What do we need to do?

Governor Signs Strict Gun-Control Measure

AP | BRIAN WITTE | Posted 05.16.2013 | DC

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a gun-control measure to give Maryland some of the nation's tightest gun laws and the National Rifle...

This Is What Happens When The Gun Industry Sees Kids As Customers

The Huffington Post | Christina Wilkie & Nick Wing | Posted 05.14.2013 | Politics

The percentage of American households that reported owning guns dropped more than 40 percent between 1977 and 2010, according to surveys by the Univer...

Don't Shoot -- Organize!

Bill Moyers | Posted 05.11.2013 | Politics
Bill Moyers

There is an alternative to force, blood, and suffering. It's called democracy. Yes, there is plenty of injustice, greed and sheer wickedness. But don't mourn the fact -- organize.

The Letter From the NRA that You Will Never See

Sanjay Sanghoee | Posted 05.10.2013 | Comedy
Sanjay Sanghoee

The following piece may seem like comedy but it's really political satire, which basically means it's about serious issues that make Americans so uncomfortable that I need to dress them up in humor just to talk about them.

Dem Senator Still Bothered By Senate Failure

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | Posted 05.10.2013 | Politics

Nearly a month removed from watching his background checks legislation fall flat on the Senate floor, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) revealed Thursday wha...

NRA Launches Ad Backing Kelly Ayotte

The Huffington Post | Will Wrigley | Posted 05.08.2013 | Politics

The National Rifle Association is running a new television spot in support of Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), who recently voted against bipartisan legisl...

Christina Wilkie

New NRA President Reflects Shift In Gun Group's Strategy

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 05.07.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- The newly elected president of the National Rifle Association, James Porter II, opened the NRA's annual convention this past weekend by ...

Amanda Terkel

Sen. Tom Coburn Pushes Gun Amendments On Water Resources Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.07.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) is attempting to attach two pro-gun amendments to a water resources bill that the Senate is scheduled to take ...

Manchin 'Frustrated' With NRA After Senate Failure

The Huffington Post | Mollie Reilly | Posted 05.07.2013 | Politics

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) said Tuesday that he is "frustrated" with the National Rifle Association, charging the gun lobbying group with spreading mis...

Gun Owners of America Is 'Primarying' the NRA From the Right

Ian Reifowitz | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics
Ian Reifowitz

This kind of extremism represents a real challenge to the NRA. If they don't step up, they could lose credibility and eventually even leadership of the gun movement to a group like Gun Owners of America.

NRA Honors 3-Year-Old As Youngest Lifetime Member

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics

While most 3-year-olds might hope to get toys for their birthday, Elaih Wagan of Austin, Texas, got a more unusual gift this past weekend in the form ...

Apologize to the NRA?

Bert Heyman | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics
Bert Heyman

Apologize to the NRA, I don't think so; they should apologize to us for filling us with fear and hate, just to enrich themselves and their personal agendas.

NRA Removes Bleeding Obama Target At Convention

The Huffington Post | Lisa_Miller | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics

The National Rifle Association asked a vendor at its annual convention in Houston to remove a gory mannequin that resembled President Barack Obama. ...

NRA Convention Wraps Up In Houston

Reuters | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics

(Fixes to show booths were showing, not selling, firearms) HOUSTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The National Rifle Association on Sunday wrapped...

Durbin Slams NRA For Celebrating Gun Vote

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) heaped criticism on the National Rifle Association Sunday for its words over the weekend during annual meetings in Houston, ...

NRA Convention Speaker: Stash Guns In Kids' Bedrooms

The Huffington Post | Meredith Bennett-Smith | Posted 05.04.2013 | Politics

The question of child access to guns made national headlines this week after a five-year-old boy shot and killed his two-year-old sister in Kentucky. ...

LaPierre Praises 'Defeat' Of Background Check Measure

AP | JUAN A. LOZANO | Posted 05.04.2013 | Politics

HOUSTON — National Rifle Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles...

NRA Leader Claims Obama Fueled By 'Revenge'

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 05.06.2013 | Politics

James Porter, who was recently elected as the new president of the National Rifle Association, claimed Obama's push for gun control is motivated by "r...

Do You Really Need A Gun At A Race?

The Frederick News-Post, Md. | Pete McCarthy | Posted 05.06.2013 | DC

Frederick's law banning guns and other dangerous devices within 500 feet of a parade, race or walkathon has come under fire. A Washington state gun r...

New NRA President Talked 'Fake' President Obama, 'War Of Northern Aggression'

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.03.2013 | Politics

The National Rifle Association chose its new president earlier this week, selecting Jim Porter, a 64-year-old Alabama attorney and the organization's ...

Jindal: Obama Can't 'Touch Our Freedom To Keep And Bear Arms'

The Huffington Post | Gabrielle Dunkley | Posted 05.03.2013 | Politics

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) attacked President Barack Obama while speaking in Houston at an annual NRA retreat on Friday. Jindal assured the au...

You Need To See Rick Perry's NRA Intro Video

Posted 05.03.2013 | Politics

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) riled up the crowd at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston on Friday, coming out to an introductory...