Monthly Archives: May 2010

SUPREME COURT NOMINEE ELENA KAGAN ON GUNS

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Frank

During a meeting last week, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) showed Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan the flintlock rifle he received as NRA’s “Man of the Year,” to which Kagan responded, “It’s beautiful . . . It’s gorgeous,” reports ABC News. Despite that friendly exchange, Kagan’s record on gun rights is sparse. Continue reading →

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Economic Impact of Firearm’s Industry

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Frank

At a Capitol Hill briefing on Thursday, the National Shooting Sports Foundation released a newly commissioned report detailing the significant economic impact the firearms and ammunition industry has on the nation’s and each state’s economy. “During difficult economic times and high unemployment rates nationally, our industry actually grew and created 16,800 new, well-paying jobs,” said NSSF President Steve Sanetti. Continue reading →

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