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society-and-culture1 year ago

"Preventing Gun Violence: Educating Kids on Gun Safety"

As concerns about kids and guns grow, some firearms enthusiasts advocate for training kids to handle guns responsibly, emphasizing the importance of real gun safety education and responsible gun ownership. While California and Illinois have passed laws banning gun manufacturers from marketing to children, some argue that education is not the same as marketing firearms to kids. Organizations like 4-H prioritize safety and responsible handling in their firearms training programs, acknowledging the existing enthusiasm for guns among kids and aiming to teach them to navigate the real world they live in.

via NPR|
#children#firearms-training#gun-safety
politics1 year ago

"NRA's Wayne LaPierre Liable for Corruption and Must Repay Millions: Jury Verdict"

Wayne LaPierre, who led the National Rifle Association for over three decades, was found liable for misspending $5.4 million of the organization's money in a civil court jury's verdict. The trial brought by Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, highlighted the extent to which he had enriched himself at the expense of the organization's members, underscoring that the N.R.A. had become as much about money as about guns during his tenure.

via The New York Times|
#corruption-trial#gun-rights#lobbyist
international-news1 year ago

"Schumer's Urgent Diplomatic Mission in Ukraine"

U.S. military destroys Houthi attack drones and cruise missiles in Red Sea; Alabama Governor supports legislation to protect in vitro fertilization treatment; New York jury finds National Rifle Association mismanaged finances; U.N. report warns of war crimes due to sexual violence in Sudan conflict; U.S. and South Korea stage joint military show over Korean Peninsula in response to North Korea's weapons tests; Kenya holds state funeral for world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum; Wall Street sees light trading with Dow Jones hitting a new record.

via PBS NewsHour|
#alabama#international-news#national-rifle-association
legal-politics1 year ago

"NRA's Wayne LaPierre Liable for Lavish Spending in Corruption Case"

A New York jury found Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, and the organization's retired finance chief, liable for misspending millions of dollars on lavish personal expenses, ordering them to repay almost $6.4 million to the NRA. The jury also found the NRA violated state laws and ordered the men to be banned from serving in leadership positions at charitable organizations in New York. The trial, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, shed light on the NRA's financial troubles and internal misconduct, with LaPierre accused of using the organization as his personal piggy bank for extravagant trips and luxury perks. Despite recent woes, the NRA remains a political force, with Republican presidential hopefuls and former President Donald Trump maintaining ties to the association.

via The Associated Press|
#lawsuit#legal-politics#misspending
politics1 year ago

"Trump's 2024 NRA Speech: Promises, Accusations, and Second Amendment Focus"

Former President Donald Trump criticized the special counsel's decision not to charge President Biden for handling classified material, calling it selective persecution and a political ploy. Trump faces a criminal case for illegally retaining classified documents and accused prosecutors of applying a double standard. He made these remarks at a National Rifle Association forum, claiming that Biden's transgressions were more severe and insisting that he had cooperated more with the authorities than Biden, despite evidence to the contrary.

via The New York Times|
#classified-documents#donald-trump#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

"California Governor proposes 28th Amendment to limit gun access"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new "28th Amendment" to the US Constitution that would restrict gun ownership rights, including universal background checks, raising the firearm purchase age to 21, instituting a waiting period, and banning the civilian purchase of "assault weapons." Newsom claims his proposal respects "America's gun-owning tradition" and has garnered bipartisan support. However, the proposal would require a constitutional convention or approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate, as well as at least 38 state legislatures. The National Rifle Association criticized Newsom's push, calling it a "publicity stunt."

via New York Post |
#constitutional-amendment#gavin-newsom#gun-control
politics2 years ago

NRA sues Maryland over new gun control laws signed by Gov. Wes Moore.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed new gun control laws that restrict who can carry firearms and where they can carry them, including prohibitions on firearms in public spaces such as schools, bars, restaurants, performance venues, polling places, and more. The bills passed largely along party lines, with Democrats looking for ways to restrict gun access and Republicans arguing the bills unfairly targeted legal gun owners. The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action filed a lawsuit against the state in U.S. District Court, alleging that the location restrictions under Senate Bill 1 are so tight that legal gun owners will be prohibited from carrying firearms in self-defense.

via Baltimore Sun|
#democrats#gun-control#legislation
politics2 years ago

Washington State Implements Gun Control Measures Despite Opposition.

Washington State Capitol was closed to the public as Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill banning the sale of AR-15s and over 50 other types of assault weapons, making it the 10th state to enact such a ban. The law applies to the sale, manufacture, and importation of 62 different gun models but does not affect weapons that people already own. The National Rifle Association is expected to challenge the law in court.

via The Daily Beast|
#ar-15-ban#gun-control#jay-inslee
politics2 years ago

2024 GOP hopefuls stand by NRA despite ongoing mass shootings.

Republican voters attending the National Rifle Association's annual convention over the weekend who spoke with Fox News Digital about the 2024 race for president were unanimous when it came to which candidate they wanted to see win the GOP nomination: former President Donald Trump. Each also ripped the 34 felony charges brought against Trump by New York district attorney Alvin Bragg earlier this month, dismissing them as a "drummed-up hoax," and "bogus." Trump is considered the front-runner in the Republican primary race.

via Fox News|
#2024-presidential-election#donald-trump#national-rifle-association
politics2 years ago

"Political Ads and Mockery: Trump, DeSantis, Big Pharma, and Goop in the Headlines"

A political action committee supporting Ron DeSantis for president launched an ad criticizing former President Trump as a "gun-grabber" over his comments supporting gun control legislation. The ad accuses Trump of abandoning Second Amendment rights and agreeing with prominent Democrats on gun control. The Never Back Down PAC, founded by former senior Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli, aims to draft DeSantis into running for the Republican nomination in 2024. Trump appeared at the NRA's annual conference on Friday, where he declared himself the "most pro-gun" president the country has had.

via The Hill|
#2024-election#donald-trump#gun-control
politics2 years ago

NRA Convention Draws GOP Hopefuls Amid Trump's Controversial Remarks on Mass Shootings.

Former President Donald Trump promised to defend and expand gun-owners rights in a speech to the National Rifle Association's annual meeting, while 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls and possible candidates pledged their loyalty to the NRA. Against the backdrop of recent mass shootings, they scoffed at the notion that gun and ammunition restrictions would reduce violence. Trump said that mass shootings are not "a gun problem" but rather a mental health, social, cultural, and spiritual problem. The NRA remains a powerful issue in Republican primaries, and Trump has a commanding lead in nearly every national poll.

via NBC News|
#2024-presidential-election#donald-trump#gun-control
politics2 years ago

"2024 Republican Presidential Hopefuls Gather at NRA Convention Amid Mass Shooting Concerns"

Republican presidential hopefuls are set to address the National Rifle Association's annual gathering in Indianapolis, despite the recent mass shootings in Nashville and Louisville. The issue of gun control is a core issue for the Republican Party's base, but it can be a tougher sell in a general election. The N.R.A. demands unwavering and virtually unlimited allegiance to the rights of gun owners, complicating any effort by candidates to meet the alarmed mood of the nation without alienating the base. A recent Morning Consult poll found that 67 percent of voters support stricter gun control laws, including nearly half of Republicans surveyed.

via The New York Times|
#2024-presidential-election#gun-control#mass-shootings
politics2 years ago

GOP leaders clash over guns and NRA convention.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to draw implicit contrasts with former President Donald Trump on guns during his speech at the National Rifle Association's annual leadership summit in Indianapolis. Pence aims to get to the right of Trump on guns, advocating for mental health facilities, armed officers at schools, and expediting the death penalty for perpetrators, but avoiding championing red flag laws and banning bump stocks, which Trump was open to or acted upon during his administration. The cattle call will be the first time that both Pence and Trump have shared a stage since they left office, and it will be the first of a series of events ahead of the 2024 presidential primary where they will both be featured speakers.

via POLITICO|
#2024-presidential-election#donald-trump#guns