At least 20 mayors of American cities apparently understand that the world can be a dangerous enough place to require armed security—for them. Yet, these same mayors have worked to defund the police in their own cities.
You and I are now living through an unprecedented era in our nation’s history. Violent crime is soaring nationwide, and it’s no coincidence that it’s happening at a time when major political leaders and far-left interest groups are intent on making America less safe and less free.
With National Police Week this month, I would like to shine a spotlight on the NRA’s long history of supporting law enforcement officers. Over the past year, our country’s brave men and women in law enforcement have dealt with large-scale civil unrest and long hours.