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A clerk shows a customer an AR-15 style rifle at a gun show in Costa Mesa, Calif. in June 2021. Gun sales increased in the U.S, following COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.

Former gun industry insider explains why he left to fight for the other side

Nov 22, 2021
Gunfight author Ryan Busse was once a rising star in the gun industry. But he became disillusioned after Columbine when, he says, the NRA began to use "fear and conspiracy and hatred" to boost sales.
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Politics
Former Arizona congresswoman and shooting survivor Gabby Giffords speaks during a demonstration with victims of gun violence in front of the Supreme Court as arguments begin in a major case on gun rights on November 3, 2021 in Washington, DC.

The NRA is being sued for allegedly breaking campaign finance law to back Republicans

Nov 03, 2021
The lawsuit from the gun-control nonprofit Giffords claims the NRA used shell companies to funnel millions "in unlawful, excessive, and unreported in-kind campaign contributions" to GOP candidates.
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National
The National Rifle Association's annual meeting in 2019 in Indiana. The NRA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday, saying it aims to reincorporate as a nonprofit in Texas and leave New York, where the state has filed a fraud suit against it.

NRA Files For Bankruptcy Amid Fraud Suit In New York

Jan 15, 2021
The NRA aims to relocate to Texas, away from the "corrupt political ... environment" of New York. The state's attorney general says officials diverted millions of dollars to their personal expenses.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
National Rife Association CEO Wayne LaPierre told members of the group's board on Monday that the coronavirus has forced layoffs and other cost-cutting measures.

NRA Plans Layoffs, 20% Cut In Pay For Employees Due To Coronavirus' Economic Hit

Mar 24, 2020
The belt-tightening in response to the virus outbreak includes "the elimination of certain positions." The group had already canceled its annual meeting because of the virus outbreak.
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National
The United States Concealed Carry Association is based in Wisconsin. The organization was created 17 years ago and has more than 300,000 members.

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association Woos NRA Members With A Focus On Family

Dec 13, 2019
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is trying to reach 1 million members by using a different message from that of the NRA. Instead of "from my cold, dead hands," USCCA uses "protect the family."
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Law
Maria Butina, seen in this courtroom sketch, stands beside her attorney Robert Driscoll during a court hearing late last year in Washington, D.C. The Russian woman has been released from prison after serving a sentence for conspiracy.

Maria Butina, Convicted Russian Operative, Is Released From Federal Prison

Oct 25, 2019
Butina cultivated connections with prominent U.S. conservatives. She pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as a clandestine foreign agent. Now she's expected to be deported back to Russia.
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Elections
Canvassing for votes in Virginia Beach, Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal meets voter Mildred Manger. "It's just stupid that everybody has to have a gun," Manger says. "I mean, give me a break!"

Gun Control Is Front And Center In Virginia Races

Oct 11, 2019
A mass shooting there this spring that left 12 dead has put the issue into sharp focus. Democrats — bolstered by large cash infusions from gun control groups — hope to turn the state legislature blue.
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National
The NRA says San Francisco lawmakers went too far in declaring it a terrorist organization. Here, members of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America take part in a rally against gun violence held at San Francisco City Hall in August.

NRA Sues San Francisco After Lawmakers Declare It A Terrorist Organization

Sep 10, 2019
The pro-gun group says the city and county are trying to discriminate against people "based on the viewpoint of their political speech."
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Democratic Presidential Hopeful Julián Castro Gets Ambitious On Immigration And Housing

Aug 29, 2019

None of the 20 or so Democratic candidates for presiden

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Politics
Republican Rep. Mike Turner represents Dayton, Ohio, where a mass shooting occurred over the weekend. He opposed a House bill expanding background checks but came out in favor of measures to ban assault-style weapons and proposals for red-flag bills.

Signs Of Republican Movement To Support Gun Bills With New Restrictions

Aug 07, 2019
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell isn't budging on his opposition to a bill expanding background checks. But other GOP lawmakers who opposed earlier restrictions are now saying it's time to act.
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Politics
Advocates of stricter gun legislation hold a candlelight vigil for victims of recent mass shootings outside the headquarters of the National Rifle Association on Monday in Fairfax, Va.

With NRA's Internal Turmoil, Opponents See Opportunity To Advance Gun Restrictions

Aug 06, 2019
Gun control groups say the National Rifle Association has been "distracted" by recent investigations, financial troubles and turnover. But the organization clearly still holds sway in Washington, D.C.
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National
Chris Cox (L), the NRA's chief lobbyist, with CEO Wayne LaPierre at the annual meeting in Indiana in April.

Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins

Jun 26, 2019
National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre announced NRATV will stop production. A top lobbyist for the group also stepped down and allegations persist of financial misconduct.
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National
A public service announcement released by anti-gun violence group, March For Our Lives, features adults learning what to do should an active shooting incident take place at their job.

WATCH: March For Our Lives Releases PSA As 2020 Gun Debate Heats Up

Apr 29, 2019
The PSA from March For Our Lives comes as the gun debate gains momentum in the 2020 presidential campaign and days following a shooting motivated by hate at a synagogue in Poway, Calif.
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Politics
Oliver North speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday.

As NRA Leadership Fight Spills Into Public, N.Y. Attorney General Opens Investigation

Apr 27, 2019
Attorney General Letitia James' announcement came shortly after the president of the gun rights group, Oliver North, said he would not seek a second term.
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Law
Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, seen in Council Chambers in 2015, originally introduced the measure that requires city contractors to fully disclose any sponsorship of, or contract with, the NRA. The gun rights group is challenging the ordin

NRA Sues Over LA Law Requiring Contractors To Disclose Ties To The Gun Rights Group

Apr 24, 2019
Los Angeles wants to know whether city contractors also do business with the NRA. An attorney for the gun rights group calls it "McCarthyism."
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Newscast headlines

Gun Control Group Seeks 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' Records

Apr 16, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gun control lobbying organization is adding Nevada to efforts to show gun rights groups including the National Rifle Association are behind a "Second Amendment sanctuary" drive in several Western U.S. states.

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Parkland School Shooting, One Year Later
Thousands of people participate in the March for Our Lives protest in New York City in March 2018.

NRA Facing Most Formidable Opposition Yet, A Year After Parkland

Feb 13, 2019
The gun rights group says it has more dues-paying members than any other grassroots organization, but shifting power in Congress and changing public opinions on gun laws may present challenges.
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Law
Handguns are displayed at a trade show in Las Vegas. The Supreme Court is granting a case on gun rights for the first time since 2010.

Supreme Court Takes 1st Gun Case In Nearly A Decade, Possibly With Big Consequences

Jan 22, 2019
Depending on how narrowly or broadly the court rules, it has a majority now to affect gun rights and restrictions in a dramatic way.
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Shots - Health News
Sakran, a Johns Hopkins trauma surgeon, created the Twitter account @ThisIsOurLane and encouraged other doctors to share their experiences treating victims of gun violence.

A Trauma Surgeon Who Survived Gun Violence Is Taking On The NRA

Nov 28, 2018
When Joseph Sakran was 17, he was shot in the throat after a high school football game. That experience inspired him to become a surgeon — and to speak out against gun violence.
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National
Doctors have been tweeting about their experiences treating victims of gun violence after the NRA mocked a position paper by the American College of Physicians. Above, the NRA logo in 2017 at an outdoor sports trade show in Harrisburg, Penn.

After NRA Mocks Doctors, Physicians Reply: 'This Is Our Lane'

Nov 11, 2018
"We are not anti-gun: we are anti-bullet holes in our patients," wrote one physician in response to the NRA. Another posted a photo of his own scrubs, bloody from trying to save a gunshot victim.
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Politics
Activists from NARAL Pro-Choice America stand outside the office of GOP Sen. Dean Heller in Reno, Nev. Heller is facing a tough re-election bid in a state that voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016, and activists on the left are putting pressure on him to op

Kavanaugh Fight Puts Vulnerable Senators In A Tight Spot

Aug 15, 2018
The president's Supreme Court pick meets Wednesday with Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp, who are both up for re-election in red states while under intense pressure from activists.
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National
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, shown here speaking at an event last month, has described the NRA's lawsuit against him as "frivolous."

Is Cuomo Threatening NRA's Existence? He Says: 'I'd Like To Believe It's True.'

Aug 05, 2018
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the National Rifle Association's lawsuit against him is "frivolous." The lawsuit claims that Cuomo's policies are trying to deprive it of its First Amendment rights.
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National
The National Rifle Association, which held its annual meeting in Dallas in May, has filed a lawsuit against New York state officials claiming they are pressuring financial institutions to stop doing business with the organization.

NRA Says It Faces A Financial Crisis In Lawsuit Against New York State Officials

Aug 04, 2018
The National Rifle Association says insurance companies are backing away from the organization, threatening its ability to operate.
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Newscast headlines

NRA Endorses Dean Heller, 3 Republicans Running For US House

May 23, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The National Rifle Association has endorsed Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller and three other Republican candidates for Congress ahead of the June 12 primary elections.

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The Two-Way
A man in an NRA hat (who didn't want to give his name) speaks at a March For Our Lives event on March 24 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

NRA Teens Can't Anonymously Challenge Florida Gun Laws, Judge Says

May 14, 2018
"Jane Doe" and "John Doe," 19-year-olds who want to buy guns, tried to join an NRA suit against Florida's ban on gun purchases by people under 21. A judge reluctantly ruled they can't use pseudonyms.

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