Change in US attitude toward Guns and the NRA

It used to be that the NRA was considered a political force not to be crossed, yet that opinion seems to be changing with politicians openly talking about regulating firearms.



It is a welcome change.

Is the pro-gun position really pro-gun: part I.

According to the Guardian:

Political donations to groups supporting gun control have overtaken money raised by the National Rifle Association and its allies in the 16 months since the Newtown school shooting, according to latest filings with the Federal Election Commission.
Though campaign finance experts say officially-declared money is the tip of the iceberg for both sides, the limited public figures available suggest recent efforts to build grassroots organisations to rival the political clout of gun rights advocates may be further advanced than previously thought.

I would guess that the relaxation of firearms laws in the US is finally having a well deserved backlash.