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NRA Facing Backlash Over 'Target Practice' Picture
he National Rifle Association is facing scrutiny over publishing a magazine spread that depicts House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a victim of gun violence, next to a large headline that reads "Target Practice.”
Lawmakers and advocates decried the American Rifleman layout as offensive on Saturday afternoon after Huffington Post reporter Jennifer Bendery shared pictures of the magazine on Twitter. From there, it went viral and was circulated to other lawmakers and Pelosi’s daughter.
“We must condemn this intentional, outrageous criminal incitement,” Christine Pelosi tweeted Saturday. “We cannot allow this hate speech to stop common-sense gun violence prevention.”
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California also condemned the magazine spread and characterized it as a “call for violence." He urged his followers to boycott the NRA, which publishes American Rifleman.
"The NRA should face legal consequences," he tweeted. "But let’s put them out of business with boycotts and ballot boxes. #EnoughIsEnough."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nra-facing-backlash-over-target-practice-picture/ar-BBTZa9d?li=BBnb7Kz
