The NRA’s internal revolt over Philando Castile

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The NRA’s internal revolt over Philando Castile

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/07/09/the-nras-internal-revolt-over-philando-castile/?tid=sm_tw&utm_term=.b8dc75d2480a
By Brian Fung July 9 at 7:40 PM



After a Minnesota police officer fatally shot a black man on Wednesday, gun control advocates weren’t the only ones criticizing the National Rifle Association. Some of the blowback was coming from within the organization.

The NRA is facing internal division as its members argue that the group did not do enough to defend gun owners’ rights by speaking out on behalf of Philando Castile of Falcon Heights, Minn., who was shot to death during a traffic stop.[/

Castile had a valid permit to carry a gun. He also reportedly informed the officer who shot him that he was armed in an attempt to head off a


The NRA appeared to drag its feet on the Falcon Heights shooting, taking more than a day and a half to address it publicly. When a statement was posted on the NRA Facebook page, the group obliquely referred to “reports from Minnesota.” It neither named Castile directly nor took a position on the shooting.

“It is important for the NRA not to comment while the investigation is ongoing,” the organization said. “Rest assured, the NRA will have more to say once all the facts are known.”

From the NRA’s Facebook page:................



That sentiment was reflected across social media this week, with NRA members and non-members alike demanding that the group voice its support for Castile..........................

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1. The same NRA sent out letters to members asking them

to donate to the families of the two cops who were sent to prison for beating the shit out of Rodney King.

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2. The calls are coming from inside the house