NRA out of touch with Members and General Public

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2nd Amendment Concerns Important, but Safety Concerns More Vital

According to Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a majority of Americans especially women, would be less likely to support a candidate who makes it easier for people to carry guns in public.

Obama Out of Touch Too…

He further stated that the pro gun control group has rated President Obama with an “F” because of his views on handguns. 1

Helmke points to findings from a poll conducted by Lake Research Partners 2 3 concerning Americans feelings about Starbucks policy to allow handguns in their stores.

Resources

1 Gun control advocate: NRA out of touch

2 Americans Feel Unsafe with Open Carry (press release)

3 Lake Research Partners Study Results (PDF)