The NRA and Open Carry Texas Have Made Up; Chipotle Summit Next?

The National Rifle Association and Open Carry Texas have made up, according to a post on OCT’s Facebook page Tuesday evening.

The NRA caused quite a stir this weekend when its legislative arm released a statement chastising open carry groups for reckless and “downright weird” behavior that could backfire (a-HEM) and do disservice to the cause. OCT replied in harsh terms on its Facebook wall, accusing the NRA of abandoning gun owners. Last night the NRA’s Chris Cox retracted the statement, and OCT wants the organization it just called in the pocket of Mike Bloomberg to know it’s all good.

“Open Carry Texas would like to both thank and applaud Chris Cox and the National Rifle Association for clarification on their stance of open carry,” the group wrote. “We remain confident that the NRA will aid with legislative support, to help in getting an open carry bill both drafted, and passed in the 2015 legislative session.”

Read the full statement below:

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