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Originally Posted by ebacon
In the 1980s the NRA was reasonable. They frequently reminded members that people are more likely to shoot a family member in a moment of passion than shoot an intruder.
Like everyone else, the NRA got bit by the greed bug during the 1990s. They haven't sweated the fever out yet.
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At that time, they truly represented their shooting sports enthusiast membership. Now, they represent the manufacturers. FWIW, the profit margin and demand for AR-15's and similar assault weapons is significantly higher than for conventional sporting arms. That's what much of this fight is about.