NRA had a constructive news conference this morning that was interrupted by a protester with a sign: "NRA Stop Killing Our Children".
NRA News Conference Transcript:
http://home.nra.org/pdf/Transcript_PDF.pdf
Blames Gun Free Schools Zones Act for attracting attacks.
Compares guarding money, celebrities, politicians and the president. "Gun" is not a bad thing in these contexts.
Calls for armed guards at all schools immediately. Each school needs their own solution. Obama eliminated funding for school security in budgets.
"National Schools Shield Emergency Response Program" to protect our children immediately; to be created by NRA. NRA will fund this program.
Properly trained armed good guys are the solution.
Former US Congressman (Arkansas)
Asa Hutchinson. Former head of DEA to lead NRA effort. Lead independent team of experts.
Model comprehensive security plan based on latest technical information. Template set of best practices for every school in America to tailor to their own needs.
Armed trained school security personnel only one aspect of solution. Also local volunteers serving in their own communities.
Build upon NRA education programs.
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Ended at 11:30AM.