NRA Says It Will Make “Meaningful Contributions” To Prevent Another Newtown-Type Tragedy

After initially going silent, the NRA has issued a statement.

On Tuesday, the group said it would hold a “major news conference” on Friday, December 21 in the Washington D.C., area to further explain its position. It did not offer additional details on the press conference.

In addition to promising “meaningful contributions” to avert another tragedy, the NRA said in its short statement that its members were heartbroken by the shooting.

“The National Rifle Association of America is made up of four million moms and dads, sons and daughters – and we were shocked, saddened and heartbroken by the news of the horrific and senseless murders in Newtown,” the statement reads. “Out of respect for the families, and as a matter of common decency, we have given time for mourning, prayer and a full investigation.”

By: Cheston Catalano

Cheston Catalano is a Kentucky-based journalist whose work has been featured in the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle. He is a long-time contributor to Liberaland.