NRA Responds to Obama Efforts with New Fundraising Appeal

Says this is "the fight of the century"

The National Rifle Association blasted out an urgent fundraising appeal by Executive Director Wayne LaPierre Tuesday night, hours ahead of President Barack Obama's announcement of 23 executive actions on gun control.

"I warned you this day was coming and now it's here," LaPierre wrote. "This is the fight of the century and I need you on board with NRA now more than ever. My strength, and the strength of our entire NRA organization comes from you and your strong commitment to our membership. I need you in our corner TODAY."

"The NRA sat in on a White House meeting that was sold to the public as an 'open discussion' about how to improve school safety," he continued. "But that was a dirty lie. They didn't listen to gun owners' concerns … they didn't consider any real solutions on how we can keep our kids safe. Instead Barack Obama, Joe Biden and their gun ban allies in Congress only want to BLAME you, VILIFY you, BULLY you, and STRIP you of your Second Amendment freedoms."