The National Rifle Association. The NRA remains a powerful force in the political and legislative debate. The recent debate over gun laws in Congress is evidence of this. Not only does the group favor “Stand Your Ground,” it was heavily responsible (along with the American Legislative Exchange Council) for its passage back in 2005. The NRA came out swinging against Attorney General Eric Holder this week when Holder railed against the law, and it’s a safe bet that any threats to “Stand Your Ground” will be met with stiff resistance from the nation’s largest guns rights group. ”The National Rifle Association will fight any effort to undermine the right to self defense of law-abiding Americans,” said spokesman Andrew Arulanandam, when asked about the group’s stance. Indeed, the groups that oppose the NRA’s agenda — like Mayors Against Illegal Guns — may also enter the mix on “Stand Your Ground.” But it’s not yet clear the extent to which they will wade into the debate. What we do know is “Stand Your Ground” is an NRA-backed law that passed with NRA support.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:20:03 +0000
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