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What is the pro gun lobby?
PROGUN is a firearms advocacy group based in the Philippines. The organization’s name stands for “Peaceful Responsible Owners of Guns”. Although it started off as a non-political group, it became heavily involved in political lobbying and advocacy after a long period of inactivity during the early 2000s.
Who are the stakeholders in the gun control debate?
In the gun-control debate, there are two major stakeholders, the National RIfle Association (aka the NRA) and the Brady Campaign, who are against gun-control and for it, respectively.
Who are stakeholders in regards to gun policy?
Some stakeholders that are opinionated in the gun control topic are the NRA(a big pro gun association), The Brady Campaign( anti gun organization), Moms demand action for gun sense in America(an anti gun organization), Americans for responsible solutions(group that fights gun violence), Gun owners of America, Keep and …
Does it cost money to join the NRA?
Your one-year NRA membership is just $45 and unlocks all of NRA’s member benefits, giving you access to hundreds of dollars in savings. And if you’d like to save even more, choose a two-year membership for $75, a three-year membership for $100, or, for the best value, a five-year membership for only $150.
How many companies have more than 500 employees supporting gun control?
Incidentally, when you read breathless headlines on other news media about “145 of the biggest companies in America” supporting gun control, note that only 45 of them have more than 500 employees. 100 of them have fewer than 500 employees, and you’ll probably need to google them to figure out what they do.
Where can I find information about the politics behind gun control?
OpenSecrets.org, a resource for federal campaign contributions, lobbying data and analysis, is powered by The Center for Responsive Politics, which is a research group that tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. This is their analysis of the politics behind the gun control debate.
Which big companies are signing this letter about gun control?
The letter was signed by CEOs of large companies such as Bain Capital, Bloomberg, Brookfield Property Group, GAP, and Levi Strauss. Also signing were large advertising and media firms, such as Conde Nast, Group Nine Media, Havas, Interpublic, Omnicom, and Publicis, no surprise given the messaging on guns that we so often see.
What is the difference between gun owners of America and safe?
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is dedicated to promoting the right of U.S. citizens to privately own and possess firearms.