Staff Reports
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is not holding back when it comes to voicing their concerns about the Second Amendment. In an interview with Fox News, an NRA spokesman denounced Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recent proposal to ban so-called assault weapons, calling it an attempt to “destroy our self-defense and Second Amendment rights.” Randy Kozuch, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, made it clear that this was just another attack from gun control extremists aiming to erode and eventually eliminate our rights.
NRA Warns That Chuck Schumer's New Bill Is an 'Attack on the Constitution Itself' https://t.co/CT4WVVEC9f
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Schumer had publicly stated his intention to introduce the Assault Weapons Ban on the Senate floor, touting his past accomplishments in passing the Brady Bill and the Assault Weapons Ban 30 years ago, which he claims resulted in a decrease in mass shootings and gun deaths. However, the NRA sees this as just another campaign against law-abiding gun owners and rejects these “unjustified and unconstitutional restrictions.” Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso further dismissed the proposal, cautioning that it would violate Americans’ constitutional rights by burdening those who follow the law with new regulations and restrictions.
The NRA was quick to show their gratitude to Sen. Barrasso for his support in defending Second Amendment rights. They commended him for his principled stand in championing responsible gun owners and halting Schumer’s “egregious onslaught” on their rights. This unwavering support from the NRA highlights their dedication to protecting and preserving the rights of law-abiding Americans.
As Schumer’s proposal comes on the heels of a record-breaking year for mass shootings in the United States, the debate surrounding gun control continues to intensify. While some argue that stricter regulations are needed to combat this ongoing issue, the NRA remains steadfast in its defense of the Second Amendment, believing that responsible gun ownership is a fundamental right that should not be infringed upon.
