From The InterNet.... Subject: FAXALERT: Special Edition, NRA Condmens Acts of Terrorism (4/24/95) NRA-ILA FAX NETWORK NRA-ILA Grassroots Division 11250 Waples Mill Road * Fairfax, VA 22030 Vol. 2, No. 18 - SpecialPhone: 1-800-392-8683 * Fax: 703-267-3918Special 4/24/95 NRA CONDEMNS ACTS OF TERRORISM Joining with its thousands of members in Oklahoma City, the National Rifle Association of America condemned the criminal terrorists who were responsible for the tragic bombing in Oklahoma City and urged swift, sure punishment -- including the death penalty -- for all individuals found responsible. "The NRA has nothing but contempt for terrorists or hate groups that attempt to disguise themselves as patriots," said NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. LaPierre praised the efforts of law enforcement in making quick progress in investigating the case. "We salute the law enforcement team that has so skillfully and professionally investigated this matter." LaPierre said. "The authorities who play a role in bringing the terrorists to justice have no stronger ally than the NRA." NRA CLARIFIES ERRONEOUS NEWS REPORTS. Many members and volunteers have called in with questions concerning recent news reports that incorrectly represent actions of the NRA in its handling of information surrounding the tragedy in Oklahoma City. In the interest of providing accurate, truthful reporting of the investigation of this callous act of terrorism, the following describes NRA's activity related to a message that had been earlier faxed to Congressman Steve Stockman's (R-TX) office from an anonymous source. After a preliminary internal investigation, it appears that NRA Legal Counsel acted responsibly and may, in fact, have aided the investigation. On the evening of Wednesday, April 19, the day of the bombing in Oklahoma City, NRA Legal Counsel received a telephone call, at home, from a member of Congressman Stockman's staff. The congressional staffer expressed concern over a disturbing fax that his office had received that day. After the congressional staffer described the fax, NRA Legal Counsel asked if it had been shared with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The congressional staffer said he was sure that the FBI had been notified. The congressional staffer explained that he was calling to inquire if the NRA had any knowledge of who or what "wolverine" was, as that name was printed at the top of the fax. NRA Legal Counsel replied that he would follow up on the congressional inquiry and asked that a copy of the document be faxed to his office the next day. [SPECIAL NOTE: Today, the FBI acknowledged receiving a fax from Congressman Stockman's office on 4/19/95.] On April 20, at about 1:00 p.m., the congressional staffer faxed the document to NRA Legal Counsel. In a subsequent telephone conversation, NRA Legal Counsel asked again if the information had been brought to the attention of the FBI. The congressional staffer again said that it had. NRA Legal Counsel said he would check to see if NRA staff had any knowledge of "wolverine." Later that same day, NRA Legal Counsel telephoned and left a message for Congressman Stockman's staffer to return the call. On April 21, the congressional staffer returned the call to NRA Legal Counsel around midday. NRA Legal Counsel stated that he had no knowledge of "wolverine." NRA Legal Counsel asked again if the congressional staffer was absolutely certain that the information had been forwarded to the FBI. The staffer responded that he thought it had been, but was not absolutely certain. NRA Legal Counsel asked if the congressional staffer had any objections to NRA contacting the BATF about the information. The congressional staffer expressed no objections. NRA Legal Counsel telephoned the office of BATF's Legal Counsel. After being told that the individual was not available, NRA Legal Counsel explained the nature of the call and was transferred to BATF's command center. NRA Legal Counsel described the fax to an agent at the command center and immediately faxed the document to the agent. Later that same afternoon, NRA Legal Counsel noted television news reports about law enforcement activity in Michigan. NRA Legal Counsel then telephoned the agent at BATF's command center to remind him of the fax and to draw his attention to the name "wolverine" and to the telephone number identification printed at the top of the document, a number from a Michigan area code. The BATF agent at command center thanked NRA Legal Counsel for the information. The thoughts and prayers of NRA's 3.5 million members are with the victims and their families in their time of need in Oklahoma City. -End- =+=+= This information is presented as a service to the Internet community by the NRA/ILA. 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