Outsider Cash Swamps Nevada’s “Universal” Background Check Question

posted on February 2, 2016

Millions in cash donations from out-of-state gun-control interests are already flooding Nevada in an attempt to influence voters to pass a controversial and flawed “universal” background check bill this November. 

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Monday that Michael Bloomberg and his Everytown for Gun Safety contributed more than $2.8 million to Nevadans for Background Checks between 2014 and 2015, primarily in cash. In 2015 alone, Bloomberg was responsible for nearly $900,000 of the $1.15 million raised by the group. They spent nearly $600,000 of that money on D.C. political consultants and marketers, such as The Melman Group, Revolution Messaging and SKD Knickerbocker. 

In contrast, NRA’s Nevadans For Freedom PAC raised $43,552 and spent $25,251 on advertising in 2015. The Nevada Firearms Coalition and its PAC spent $17,642 with Reno-based Amplify Relations.

The Review-Journal was told by both campaigns that “they are going to run a grassroots campaign.” But it’s clear one of the campaigns is actually astro-turf.

Latest

Guncation collage
Guncation collage

Guncation

There are many great places to hone your skills and pick up valuable knowledge along the way.

Jump-Starting Concealed Carry

For those just embarking on the concealed-carry journey, a road map can help.

From the Editor | A Beautiful Executive Order

President Trump is continuing his push for freedom by working to make Americans safer in our nation’s capital.

Standing Guard | Our Mission Is Clear

The NRA is leading the way in every part of defending our Second Amendment-protected freedom.

Trump’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Just a few months into his second term, President Trump is already delivering on his campaign promises to protect the Second Amendment.

President’s Column | Anti-Gunners’ Twisted Statistics

The more we know, and can share with others, the better we can protect the Second Amendment against encroachments.



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.