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"There are definitely people who do not agree with this or someone who brought their gun to a ballpark and I welcome those conversations and I understand," he said. "That’s what makes this country and this state great, that we can have those conversations. I will say, I think there’s a giant misconception out there. While he understands the criticism, Iovieno said the Bombers are open to welcoming groups on the other side of the gun argument, too. So, I think something that’s supposed to be family-friendly like a baseball game, part of the American tradition, should not be glorifying guns." "The Orlando massacre was something like 20 percent of the gun violence that occurred in our nation that Sunday. "I was appalled to learn of it initially and even further appalled that they would be going forward glorifying guns following the tragedy in Orlando," Brundage said. Reached by phone Wednesday, Brundage stood by her comments, saying the event is an example of "the NRA and the gun lobby working overtime to sell more guns." In a letter to the Enquirer this week, Brundage urged the Bombers, the Northwoods League and the team's corporate sponsors to cancel the event. I’m selling a product protected by the Constitution. I want my products used safely and I don’t want tragedies or accidents or accidental discharges (to occur)."Īmong those in the opposition is Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Executive Director Linda Brundage. "Why it becomes so controversial when I do it, I don’t know. It’s not like I run a whorehouse or am selling drugs. "We hope our local businesses will support our local ball clubs," Fulton said. The program, Fulton said, aims for gun accident prevention by educating children what to do if they encounter a gun.įulton said many people are averse to guns because of "a lack of education and a lack of knowledge" on the subject. Brown Stadium, including one for the National Rifle Association's Eddie Eagle GunSafe program.
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The Bombers will provide free trigger locks to fans entering the game.įreedom Firearms co-owner Joel Fulton said the business will have several different displays throughout C.O. The raffle later was canceled by the team with its general manager saying "it's in the best interest of baseball." One such event held in 2013 by the Double-A Huntsville Stars drew national attention for its intention to include a gift certificate as part of a gun raffle for fans. However, Iovieno said similar promotions involving the Second Amendment and gun safety are not uncommon in the sports world. The Bombers do not plan to take a political stance on the issue, though Iovieno said mass shootings in the country have been "horrific." Mass Shooting Tracker, a website that tracks places where four or more people are shot in a single shooting spree, reported there have been 193 mass shootings in the United States this year including more than 150 since February's mass shooting in Kalamazoo, where six were killed and two were injured. The discussion on gun violence has again bubbled into the mainstream following a recent mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people and injured 53 others.