HOUSTON -- The National Rifle Association is calling its members to arms for what they say is the next battle in a prolonged war to protect gun rights: the 2014 congressional elections."We are in the midst of a once-in-a-generation fight for everything we care about," NRA chief … Full story
We saw this week that there is a genuine backlash against politicians who side with the National Rifle Association. The American Prospect's Jamelle Bouie, former Democratic Congressman from New Hampshire Paul Hodes, Esther Armah, journalist and a host at New York City's WBAI radio, and George Zornic
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal insists gun-safety groups are geared up for a long-term fight to counter the power and influence of the National Rifle Association. Full story
The National Rifle Association said Wednesday the group is unequivocally opposed to the newly-struck compromise plan to expand background checks -- and threatened lawmakers it may seek to penalize lawmakers who vote for what they deem “anti-gun” measures by giving the … Full story
The National Rifle Association is wading back into the school safety discussion. Full story
The National Rifle Association appears to be reaching out to minorities in its fights against new gun laws. TheGrio.com’s Earl Ofari Hutchinson responds to the ad.
Former Illinois Rep. Debbie Halvorson, a Democrat, is accusing a pro-gun reform superPAC funded by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg of targeting her because of her "A" rating with the National Rifle Association. Halvorson is running to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.
A man adjusts a girl's hat before she takes aim with an airsoft gun during the NRA Youth Day at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas on May 5, 2013. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
A man shows a girl how to hold an airsoft gun during the NRA Youth Day at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas on May 5, 2013. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
A pink assault rifle hangs among others at an exhibit booth at the George R. Brown convention center, the site for the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas May 5, 2013. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
Frank Thomas at the National Rifle Association annual meeting.
