While it's always a plus to have Moses as the president of your organization, we
felt the National Rifle Association was still in need of a little boost. The recent
trend in school shootings put somewhat of a damper on their public-image and we felt
that they could get it back if only they had an adorable mascot combining their
huggable dedication to weaponry with their "mess with me and I'll blow yer freakin' head off"
surliness.
So late one night last season here at the AT Labs, Pistol Pete was born.
However, before we could introduce the NRA to Pete, they
presented a mascot of their own - Eddie the Eagle - which was somehow ... funnier.
Dejected, but still wanting to take on the NRA, Pete was shelved until this year when
we let him and correspondent Jay Martel attempt a family reunion.
S T A T I S T I C S:
Check the gun laws in your state
Frontline's gun stats and facts
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S:
Gunshot!
Million Mom March
Join Together
A Case for Gun Control
Handgun Control
Texans Against Gun Violence
Ceasefire
C H U C K H E S T O N:
Planet of the Apes (official)
Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston's (presumedly armed) Voyage Through The Bible
