A group that claims to represent the interests of firearm retailers was recently formed, and immediately began negotiating with the Clinton-Gore Administration in what seems to be an attempt to appease its anti-gun appetite. The group, the National Coalition of Firearm Retailers, is headed by Robert Ricker, who previously worked for the American Shooting Sports Council (ASSC). The ASSC, which represented a small segment of the firearms industry, was dissolved last year. The industry, of course, is represented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), headed by Robert Delfay. The Wall Street Journal reported that Delfay stated NSSF was representing the interests of retailers, and many within the pro-gun community question the advisability of Ricker's representation given his proven willingness to grandstand for the media and promote compromise with anti-gunners such as those in the Clinton-Gore White House. =+=+=+=+This information is provided as a service of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, Fairfax, VA. This and other information on the Second Amendment and the NRA is available at: http://WWW.NRA.Org | ||||||||||||
