The NRA has long been known as a ruthless organization that has used the 2nd Amendment to advance their crusade to protect private ownership of everything from bazookas to M60 machine guns. So it's no surprise to anyone here that the original intent of the amendment poses no barrier to the NRA's zeal to protect a violent felon's right to an assault weapon.

What is somewhat surprising is that they have executed one of their most vicious attacks on one of their own -- in fact, one of their most famous and effective frontmen, Jim Zumbo.