I disagree with the conclusion of article, which says, "The N.R.A. is no longer the voice of law-abiding gun owners, but rather a voice for criminals." The NRA is, in fact, a voice for gun manufacturers who are interested in maximizing sales of guns and ammunition, period. Any pretense to representing hunters, gun owners, law and order, or the Second Amendment is belied by the shenanigans described in the article (the rest of which I agree with fully).
Though, to be fair to the article's author, Alan Berlow, while I don't think the NRA is (intentionally) a voice for criminals, I think its actions make it far easier for criminals to obtain firearms. But, hey, criminals are citizens, too, right?
Who the N.R.A. Really Speaks For
The organization claims to represent everyday gun owners, but its lobbying work can have a more sinister impact.
Gotta whip up the masses. Yes, firearm companies benefit from both sides of the debate. Good times? Hit the range…… Otherwise, stock up for the zombie/doomsday/velociraptor/liberal apocalypse…… Win/win!
+keith olszewski I suspect fear sells best, hence its increasing usage.