Published 2 years ago

Smith & Wesson CEO draws backlash for blaming politicians, news media for gun violence

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Smith & Wesson CEO blames "politicians and their lobbying partners in the media" for gun violence. Mark Smith's comments came weeks after he refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee. The panel is investigating the firearms industry in the wake of multiple mass shootings. Smith and four other gunmakers have generated more than $1 billion in revenue from selling such firearms.

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CBS News

Smith & Wesson CEO blames politicians and news media for gun violence

After declining to appear before Congress, chief executive says weapons maker "will never back down" in firearms debate.

2 years ago

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UPI

Smith & Wesson CEO draws backlash for blaming politicians, news media for gun violence

The chief executive of Smith & Wesson, one of America's most famous manufacturers of firearms, is facing backlash after saying this week that lawmakers and news media are responsible for rising gun violence in the U.S.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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NewsNation

Smith & Wesson CEO blames pols, media for gun violence

(NewsNation) — The CEO of gunmaker Smith & Wesson faced backlash a day after blaming politicians and the media for the surge in violence across the country.“They are the ones to blame for the surge in violence and lawlessness," Mark Smith wrote in a statement posted on social media. "And they seek to avoid any responsibility for the crisis of violence they have created by attempting to shift the blame to Smith & Wesson, other firearm manufacture…

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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La Opinion

CEO of Largest U.S. Weapons Factory Blames Politicians and Media for Gun Violence

Mark Smith, CEO of Smith & Wesson said that the political class is to blame for the increase in violence and anarchy, and they seek to avoid any responsibility for the crisis they have created

2 years ago

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