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WHERE IS THE CAVALRY ON SOTOMAYOR? One Gun Rights Org Wonders Why the Other Is Still Mum (Larry Pratt resides in DC/Eastern Time.)
CONTACT: To schedule an interview, call: Special Guests/Amy Reis or Lynne Campbell, 630-848-0750. Television inquiries: Jerry McGlothlin, 212-699-2518.
This past week, Sandy Froman (pictured), former president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) went public with her opposition of Sonya Sotomayor for the Supreme Court seat being left vacant by Chief Justice Souter. Informally, she was joined by another past NRA president and several current board members.
So, why is the current NRA leadership still a country unheard from? Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America (GOA), the other leading gun rights organization that announced its position on Sotomayor weeks ago, is available for interviews to discuss this mystery.
The statement issued by the Froman coalition said, “Judge Sotomayor’s record on the Second Amendment causes us grave concern over her treatment of this enumerated right [to keep and bear arms] . . . As Second Amendment leaders deeply concerned about preserving all fundamental rights for current and future generations of Americans, we strongly oppose this nominee, and urge the Senate not to confirm Judge Sotomayor.”
Sounds like an accurate reflection of NRA views under any leadership. And yet, the current NRA is unwilling to make such a statement, saying in a letter to the Senate Judiciary committee that, while it has “very serious concerns” regarding the prospect of Sotomayor as a Chief Justice, it is withholding official comment out of respect for the confirmation process.
Why such a passive stance from the renowned champion of 2nd Amendment rights? Is it some kind of high-road strategy, or a genuine suspension of judgment until the Sotomayor hearings?
Schedule an interview with the head of the GOA, Larry Pratt for an interesting speculation on his counterparts’ thinking and a candid discussion about the expected impact of a likely confirmation of this judge—one whom many believe may follow Obama’s campaign dance step and make promises to gun advocates she doesn’t intend to keep.
ABOUT YOUR EXPERT GUEST, LARRY PRATT:
Larry Pratt has been Executive Director of Gun Owners of America for 30 years. GOA is a national membership organization of 300,000 Americans dedicated to promoting their second amendment freedom to keep and bear arms.
GOA lobbies for the pro-gun position in Washington and is involved in firearm issues in the states. GOA’s work includes providing legal assistance to those involved in lawsuits with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the federal firearms law enforcement agency.
Pratt has appeared on numerous national radio and TV programs such as NBC’s Today Show, CBS’ Good Morning America, CNN’s Crossfire and Larry King Live, Fox’s Hannity & Colmes, MSNBC’s Phil Donahue and Dan Abrams show and many others.
Larry Pratt has debated Congressmen James Traficant, Jr. (D-OH), Charles Rangel (D-NY), Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Vice President Al Gore, among others.
Larry’s columns have appeared in newspapers across the country.
Pratt published a book, Armed People Victorious, in 1990 and was editor of a book, Safeguarding Liberty: The Constitution & Militias, 1995.
Pratt’s latest book is “On the Firing Line: Essays in the Defense of Liberty.”
Pratt has held elective office in the state legislature of Virginia, serving in the House of Delegates. Pratt directs a number of other public interest organizations and serves as the Vice-Chairman of the American Institute for Cancer Research.
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