#1- The owners of Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the rifle apparently used in the massacre of 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Tex., are deep-pocketed Republican donors, giving to candidates and committees at the federal and state level aligned against limits on access to assault rifles and other semiautomatic weapons. . . . The spending by Marvin C. Daniel and his wife, Cindy D. Daniel, illustrates the financial clout of the gun industry, even as political spending by the flagship National Rifle Association has declined in recent years. . . .
The beneficiaries of the couple’s political contributions include at least one candidate who emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary contests, Herschel Walker. The former football star is running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia with former president Donald Trump’s endorsement. Asked Tuesday night whether he would support new gun legislation, Walker said, “What I like to do is see it and everything and stuff.”
— The Washington Post, May 27, 2022
#2- Cindy Daniel, founder of the Double D Foundation:
About Us: “Having worked in the firearms industry for over twenty years, I’ve learned that a lot of “anti-gunners” are largely misinformed. Most have never shot a gun nor see any reason why a typical citizen would ever want or need to. Most know very little about the history of the Second Amendment and wonder why it’s still part of our Constitution.
This is especially true among today’s youth. Unlike earlier times, most haven’t been exposed to the idea that guns can be a useful and enjoyable tool. Many have never held a real firearm, gone hunting, or tried to hit a target at a gun range. Perhaps the closest they’ve come to shooting a gun is virtually through an online video game.
What this also means is that they’ve never felt the surge of adrenaline that comes with that first real trigger pull. They’ve never smelled the gun powder. They’ve never experienced the power and confidence that come with understanding and practicing proper firearms safety. Not only are they missing out on enjoying the excitement of shooting sports, but by definition, they’re opting to let others be responsible for their personal safety.
At the Double D Foundation, we believe that shooting sports participation can have an extremely positive impact on young people and that the right to defend one’s self is a basic human right. That’s why the mission of the Double D Foundation is to protect the Second Amendment by growing the number of Americans involved in shooting sports, who understand the fundamentals of firearms safety, and who share in the core belief that the Second Amendment Defends the Rest.”
#3- Statement from Daniel Defense:
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Texas this week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community devastated by this evil act.
As reported in Governor Abbott’s press conference, it is our understanding that the firearm used in the attack was manufactured by Daniel Defense. We will cooperate with all federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in their investigations.
We will keep the families of the victims and the entire Uvalde community in our thoughts and our prayers.
Ms. Daniel, I am one of those “youth” who see no reason why a private citizen should own a firearm. The only difference is that I am 69 years old. I was raised by parents who never owned, let alone allowed a firearm in their home. I find the word “enjoyable”associated with a firearm very strange. I pray something or someone changes your attitude.