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To: d[-_-]b who wrote (280538)	3/17/2006 5:50:27 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572963

The connection with the NRA might surprise some people who portray the organization as a haven for racist rednecks. Former NRA Executive Director Tanya Metaksa spoke with Williams before his death. She recalls, "He was very proud of being an NRA member and that the NRA sanctioned his club without question." The civil rights organizations of today bear little resemblance to the deadly serious armed activists of Monroe. African-American leaders generally support the liberal white line that guns are evil and have no place in modern society. On the other hand, small numbers of responsible black gun owners continue to honor their heritage by practicing their marksmanship and joining gun rights organizations. The tradition of the black gun club still lives on in the Tenth Cavalry Gun club, led by Ken Blanchard in Prince Georges County, Md. I didn't say that the NRA was racist. I suspect some members are and some aren't. My question to you is why hasn't the NRA defended a black man who is arrested when he has been carrying a gun legally? BTW that's not the case with the Utah guy. He was not in compliance with NJ law, meaning he was not carrying a gun legally per NJ law. I suspect his case will be thrown out of court.