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One of the most controversial topics over the last few decades is the need for stricter gun control There have been numerous events such as Columbine and Sandy Hook school shootings along with others that often prompt the difficult decision for policy makers to take a closer look at the gun policies or lack thereof However it is very rare that a policy surrounding guns is successfully passed into legislation due to the special interest group of the National Rifle Association otherwise known as the NRA Gunned Down The Power of the NRA documents the history of the NRA alternative policy issues and provides firsthand interviews from individuals who have been victimized or who have lost a loved one as a result of gun violence Many experts throughout the film provide their input on the issues surrounding gun control Wayne LaPierre represents the special interest group known as the NRA and is the Executive Vice President of the NRA Throughout the film LaPierre analyzes potential policies surrounding gun control from a special interest standpoint LaPierre does not hold back and firmly believes that the number one way to control violence resulting from guns is to have more guns not to restrict guns For example LaPierre states the only way to stop a monster from killing our kids is to be personally involved and invested in a plan of absolute protection The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun Kirk Wiser 2015 Another expert Matthew Bennet who is a former advisor to President Clinton provides his professional input on the ability to pass any policies regarding gun control Bennet appears to address the issues of gun control from a public interest standpoint Although Bennet appears to support the need for gun control policies he also understands that the NRA is an extremely powerful special interest group
