http://ripr.org en http://ripr.org/post/why-nra-lobbying-lawmakers-smith-hill <p>Today on Smith Hill, a lobbyist with the National Rifle Association and a captain in the Rhode Island State Police are meeting with lawmakers for an informal session. They are coming at the request of Woonsocket Democrat Representative Lisa Badelli-Hunt. She says lawmakers need more information if they’re going to intelligently consider gun legislation this session.</p><p>Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay joins afternoon host Dave Fallon to discuss the meeting and what it means for gun control measures in the state. &nbsp;</p> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:10:19 +0000 Scott MacKay and Dave Fallon 11053 at http://ripr.org Why the NRA is Lobbying Lawmakers on Smith Hill http://ripr.org/post/will-be-year-when-general-assembly-strengthens-ris-gun-laws <p>Law enforcement officials have tried without success for years to make Rhode Island’s gun laws more stringent. They say tougher laws would help to deter gun-related violence. Now, in the aftermath of the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, the question remains whether Rhode Island will beef up its gun laws. For starters, gun control supporters will have to overcome powerful opposition from the National Rifle Association.</p> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Ian Donnis 10300 at http://ripr.org Will this be the year when the General Assembly strengthens RI's gun laws?