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Protest on behalf of the National Gun Association Congress

The National Gun Association is America’s largest gun advocacy organization, with 5 million members and 150 years of history.

The event opened in Texas just three days after an 18-year-old boy opened fire at an elementary school in Texas, killing 21 people – including 19 children.

Outside the National Firearms Association convention site, about 500 protesters gathered, holding banners and symbols in memory of the victims of Robb Elementary and calling for the disbandment of the Gun Association. nation.

The National Gun Association is America’s largest gun advocacy organization, with 5 million members and 150 years of history. The organization is also a major donor to members of the US Congress. The decision to still hold its annual convention in Texas is part of the organization’s strategy to resist pressure for gun control in the US. However, this time the event was reduced in number of attendees and musical performances were cancelled.

“We’re sending a strong message to the National Gun Association that our students are losing their lives. We’ve lost 19 lovely babies,” said Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association. 2 teachers who are dedicated to their profession.My question for the National Gun Association and for policymakers is when are they going to put kids before profits? When will this be done?”.

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