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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The press release was copyrighted in 2003.
Here’s what else Jim Wallace, Executive Director of the Gun Owners’ Action League, had to say about Romney and his massive increases in fees related to gun ownership:
Gun owners said they felt unfairly targeted by Romney’s proposed increases. Democratic lawmakers applauded Romney’s proposal _ ultimately raising the cost of gun licenses to $100.
“We certainly shouldn’t be paying anything for our Second Amendment right, because it’s a civil right,” said Jim Wallace, executive director of the Gun Owner’s Action League.
Wallace credited Romney for extending a gun permit from four to six years, but said the higher fees have contributed to a dramatic decline in the number of licensed gun owners in Massachusetts.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/08/28/romney_used_fee_hikes_to_trim_budget/
All the gun rights laws enacted in the last thirty years came from the NRA. Concealed weapons laws, end of the Assault Weapons Ban, Castle Doctrine, Manufacturer’s Protection and even the Katrina victim’s lawsuits.
Where was your gun group and what have they ever done?
You sit on the sidelines and do nothing but complain the NRA doesn’t do enough?
Duh! The webpage was copywrited in 2003...not the press release.
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