Department of Financial Services investigating NRA

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The next chapter in the NRA’s ongoing shitshow comes from the Post, “NY regulators probing NRA for illegal gun insurance kickbacks”

“The New York Department of Financial Services is investigating the National Rifle Association for its role in offering now-banned insurance products for gun owners in the state — and earning at least $14 million in the process, The Post has learned. The investigation, which hasn’t been previously reported, is an outgrowth of consent agreements last year with insurance companies, ending the sale of NRA-branded Carry Guard insurance, and other similar products, in New York, sources said … The NRA, which isn’t licensed to sell or market insurance in New York, received at least $14 million in payments for helping to sell Carry Guard and other similar products from 2000 to 2008, according to the 2018 consent agreement, which it was not party to. That means the DFS could also go after them for receiving kickbacks for selling insurance, which is not allowed, sources said …”

I can easily see DFS, at a minimum, demanding NRA forfeit the $14 million.

It is inexcusable that the most basic due diligence was not done regarding selling insurance in the state.  I’m not in the business, but even I know there are lots of rules and regulations regarding selling insurance in New York and that a license is required.

The NRA Board (especially Marion Hammer) cannot simply write this off as an attack by gun control advocates.

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Saturday’s Newsbits:

Everytown/Moms Demand will host a presidential “gun safety” forum today at 3:00pm.  Both Mayor de Blasio and Senator Gillibrand are scheduled to attend.

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Joe Ruggiero tries exploiting shootings

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The Democrat candidate for Dutchess County Executive tries using the recent shootings to advance a gun control agenda:

He stood with Moms last month as well.

Senate perceives weakness in NRA

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CBS reports,”Mitch McConnell says gun control measures will be discussed by Senate after recess“:

“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not calling the Senate back to Washington for an emergency session to address recent mass shootings, but gun control measures will be on the table when Congress reconvenes in September … McConnell specifically mentioned background checks, a measure that has failed to gain much ground in the Senate and is strongly opposed by the National Rifle Association …”

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Things should not have gotten this far. I am confidant this is a direct result of all the nonsense going on with the NRA. The NRA Board needs to get their shit together. Unfortunately I haven’t seen any indication of that.

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Friday’s Newsbits:

Today @ 10:00am – New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres, gun control advocates and others hold a press conference to announce new funding for gun and gang violence prevention programs, District Office, 573 E. Fordham Road, Bronx.

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Too little, too late from NRA

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The Hill reports, “NRA expresses ‘deepest sympathies’ to families and victims of El Paso, Dayton shootings“:

“… The National Rifle Association (NRA) on Sunday expressed its “deepest sympathies” for the victims and their families of the two mass shootings that rocked America over the weekend … “The NRA is committed to the safe and lawful use of firearms by those exercising their Second Amendment freedoms. We will not participate in the politicizing of these tragedies but, as always, we will work in good faith to pursue real solutions that protect us all from people who commit these horrific acts.”…”

NRA’s media department is useless and has been for some time. They never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity to present a positive face to the media and general public.

They should have learned by now that the opposition is not interested in such niceties and will jump at any opportunity to advance their agenda.  By remaining silent for this long, NRA let the antis control the narrative.  GOA was smart enough to respond almost immediately countering the B.S. and promoting reciprocity. NRA should have done the same.

Cuomo’s 4-Point Plan

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The Governor wants Democrat candidates to back gun control:

“… Cuomo laid out a four-point proposal Wednesday modeled after New York’s own laws. The measures include a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, universal background checks, a mental heath database and a red flag law that prevents people who pose a risk to themselves or others from purchasing a firearm. “If you can’t support those four things I don’t believe you should be running for president as a Democrat and if the Democrats actually agree to one simple program then we can offer this nation a choice,” Cuomo said during an appearance on CNN’s “New Day.” “Otherwise this is all noise and all confusion.” …”

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