NRA Statement: We Are ‘Prepared To Offer Meaningful Contributions’ To ‘Make Sure This Never Happens Again’

The National Rifle Association has finally released a statement in the wake of the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut last week. The group has largely been silent since the attacks and, as a result, has garnered criticism from people in favor of stricter gun control.

After Friday’s tragedy, the NRA’s Facebook page was taken down and its Twitter feed has been silent as well.

Today, NRA spokesperson Andrew Arulanadam emailed out the following statement:

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. Out of respect for the families, and as a matter of common decency, we have given time for mourning, prayer and a full investigation of the facts before commenting. The NRA is prepared to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again. The NRA is planning to hold a major news conference in the Washington, DC area on Friday, December 21.

h/t BuzzFeed
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