NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 11-01-13

Published on November 1, 2013
Duration: 2:36

This video from NRA-ILA discusses Michael Bloomberg's funding of anti-gun advertising in the Virginia gubernatorial race, specifically targeting Ken Cuccinelli. The ad falsely claims the 'Gun Show Loophole' allows criminals to easily acquire firearms, a claim debunked by the Washington Post, which awarded Bloomberg's super PAC 'Pinocchios' for misrepresenting facts. The segment highlights that many criminals obtain firearms through licensed dealers with background checks, suggesting the issue lies with the enforcement of existing laws rather than the absence of checks.

Quick Summary

The Washington Post fact-checked Michael Bloomberg's 'Gun Show Loophole' ad, awarding three 'Pinocchios' for misleading claims. The Post stated gun shows are rarely the source of crime guns, and criminals pictured obtained firearms via licensed dealers with background checks, suggesting failures in existing background check system enforcement, not a lack of checks.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction
  2. 00:12Bloomberg's Political Spending
  3. 00:30Targeting Ken Cuccinelli
  4. 00:43Washington Post Fact-Check
  5. 00:51Ad's Claims on Gun Show Loophole
  6. 01:26Post's Rebuttal on Crime Guns
  7. 01:38Criminals' Firearm Acquisition
  8. 01:51Failure of Background Check System
  9. 01:58NRA's Role in Background Checks
  10. 02:08Critique of Obama Justice Dept.
  11. 02:17Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Washington Post say about Michael Bloomberg's 'Gun Show Loophole' ad?

The Washington Post fact-checked an ad funded by Michael Bloomberg's super PAC, Independence USA, regarding the 'Gun Show Loophole.' The Post awarded the group three 'Pinocchios' for misleading claims, stating that gun shows are rarely the source of crime guns and that criminals pictured did not obtain their firearms through the loophole without a background check.

How did criminals in the ad reportedly obtain their firearms?

According to the Washington Post's fact-check, three out of the four high-profile murderers pictured in the ad obtained their firearms through licensed dealers, which involved passing background checks. This contradicts the ad's implication that the 'Gun Show Loophole' was the source of their weapons.

What is the NRA's stance on background checks?

The NRA has stated it is actively involved in supporting efforts to ensure that where background checks are required under current law, the information used for them is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. They suggest the issue lies with enforcement of existing laws.

What does the video suggest is the real problem with firearm acquisition by criminals?

The video suggests that the instances of criminals acquiring firearms, as highlighted in the ad, represent a failure of the existing background check system rather than a lack of background checks. It implies that the focus should be on enforcing current laws and ensuring the accuracy of the data used for checks.

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