OFF Calls Boquist’s Response to Criticism of His Gun Bill ‘Mendacious’

By David Codrea

By David Codrea

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Accusing representatives of the National Rifle Association and the Oregon Firearms Federation of not caring “about veterans blowing their brains out,” Oregon State Senator Brian Boquist warned both groups to watch what they say to their supporters, implying they are responsible for subsequent threats against his wife, OFF reports in a Sunday alert. “Today, she was one inch short of having the State Police up based on one of your members in front of her desk.”

“While I doubt the two of you really believe the below email but [sic] you are getting the blame,” Boquist added, pasting a copy of correspondence that, while angry in tone, can hardly be considered even close to a threat. What is made clear is that Boquist takes objections personally and reacts in kind. His defensiveness is no doubt partly because he previously enjoyed strong gun owner support, and many feel betrayed by his breaking ranks with Republicans, and joining with anti-armed citizen Democrats.

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