because the National Rifle Association is opposed to it.

I've always been endorsed by the National Rifle Association.

I've always been endorsed by the National Rifle Association.

I don't care. Charlton Heston is the head of the National Rifle Association. He deserves whatever anyone says about him.

[The National Rifle Association, the major voice of the powerful gun lobby, greeted the news joyfully.] This is a historic victory for the NRA. Freedom, truth and justice prevailed, ... No other industry is forced to defend themselves when a violent criminal they do not know, have never met and cannot control, misuses a legal non-defective product. American firearms manufacturers will now receive the same fair treatment.

The National Rifle Association has an extensive enemies list, and I am, frankly, insulted that I am not on it.