Kentucky: Wayne Lapierre

Fri, 05/16/2008 - 21:27

NRA in Louisville: Heller takes center stage

LOUISVILLE -- The National Rifle Association's Leadership Forum held in Louisville today falls amid a period of limbo for those on either side of the gun control issue. As gun rights advocates gather for the NRA's annual weekend meeting in Kentucky, the United States Supreme Court is considering a case that is seen by legal analysts to be one of the first genuine tests of the Second Amendment.

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Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:10

Gun rights advocates and political heavyweights meet in Louisville

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LOUISVILLE -- Thousands of members and supporters of the National Rifle Association are gathered in Louisville this weekend for the organization's annual meeting.

The political highlight of the event is this afternoon's Leadership Forum, which is just underway. The list of speakers scheduled is a full slate of prominent state and national figures, topped by the presumptive Republican presidential nominee and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.).