Posted on 09/21/2007 10:20:52 AM PDT by Spiff
Boston, MA – Today, Craig Sandler, former Director of General Operations of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and former Nashua Police Chief, announced his endorsement of Governor Mitt Romney's candidacy for President.
In endorsing Governor Romney, Craig Sandler said, "Throughout his career in both the public and private sectors, Mitt Romney has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability, integrity, and commitment to principle. As a New Hampshire resident, former law enforcement officer, and avid sportsman, I am supporting Governor Romney because he is the candidate who will protect our Constitutional rights and strengthen our nation."
Making today's announcement, Governor Romney added, "I am grateful to have the support of Craig Sandler. He has a deep appreciation for the conservative principles our nation was founded on, and has served his community to uphold those values. He will be a vital component to my campaign in New Hampshire, and I look forward to working with him to uphold our most fundamental Constitutional rights and liberties."
Background Information On Craig Sandler: Craig Sandler Was The Executive Director Of General Operations For The National Rifle Association (NRA) From 1996 – 2005. Prior to that, he was the head of the NRA's Law Enforcement Activities Division (LEAD) which provides law enforcement training with firearm instructor schools and hosts a central database of firearm information available to law enforcement agencies and their firearm instructors around the country. Prior to joining the NRA, Sandler was a police officer in Nashua, New Hampshire, eventually retiring as Chief. He is also an avid hunter and sportsman.
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I wonder how much this cost.
This is hugh.
This would explain the “former” part of his title.
Incorrect.
- plaigarized from unmarked packages homepage.
Despite a heavily Democratic anti-gun Legislature in Massachusetts, Gov. Romney signed a NRA-backed bill in 2006 (H. 4552) that reduced a testing requirement on certain pistol-makers before they could sell guns in Massachusetts. The Gun Owners' Action League praised Gov. Romney for his support of H. 4552.
"Target shooters are an important part of our membership and I know they will be very pleased with this change," said James Wallace, Executive Director of the Gun Owners’ Action League. (Governor Romney Approves Exemption for Target Pistols, July 26, 2006)
Governor Mitt Romney signed legislation aimed at providing one clear definition of a loaded shotgun or rifle for the state's hunting enthusiasts. For years, two competing definitions had existed on the books, leaving law abiding gun owners wondering when and how they can enter or cross a public way with their firearms.
"On behalf of the lawful gun owners of the Commonwealth, I would like to thank Governor Romney and all who took part in the passage of this legislation. We have taken another important step in reforming the 1998 gun laws," said Jim Wallace, Executive Director of the Gun Owners' Action League. "This new law addresses a conflict that had previously caused great concern in those who use traditional muzzle loading rifles and shotguns. Now they confidently know what is expected of them and can enjoy their heritage without the fear of being prosecuted for violating a poorly written law." (Massachusetts Clarifies Muzzleloader Law, Buckmasters, November 22, 2005)
“This is hugh.”
BWAAAAHAHAHAHA
Craig Who???
Sounds like some shmuck trading on his prior NRA association.
Isn't it amazing what you can find on Google?
it’s not Hugh, nor Huge. The NRA has compromised on so many of our 2nd amendment rights that us gun-nuts won’t be swayed by their endorsement.
Sorry, I still see no reason to trust Mitt any further than I can spit.
Sandler left the NRA, as I recall, about five years ago. John Murtha was a Marine about twenty years ago. Political expediency does funny things to a guy’s integrity.
Is the GOA on the outs as well now?
bump
Monkeys will fly out of Governor Romney’s *ss before the Gun Owners of America endorses him for President.
It will be really hugh when someone from the GOA endorses Fred. LOL.
It's still a good sign that someone who worked closely with Mitt, admires, respects and trusts him enough on this issue to endorse him.
He was an executive director in 2005. So it may have been hard for him to have left 3 years before that.
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