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| === 1979 animal cruelty incident === | === 1979 animal cruelty incident === | ||
| In December 1979, Hamlin, who was an ] and president of the ] fraternity at the ], murdered B.K., a cat, alongside four other fraternity members. According to local media, the members removed the paws from the cat then ] due to failing to use a ].<ref name="Kirchgaessner 2024" /> | In December 1979, Hamlin, who was an ] and president of the ] fraternity at the ], murdered B.K., a cat, alongside four other fraternity members. According to local media, the members removed the paws from the cat then ] due to failing to use a ]. While Hamlin's role in the killing is unclear, judge S.J. Elden blamed Hamlin for not using his power as president to prevent the killing.<ref name="Kirchgaessner 2024" /> | ||
| After the killing, the sorority members were removed and other students and animal rights advocates wore ]s and ]s in memory of B.K. The sorority members were charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty, to which Hamlin pleaded ] in March 1980. The ]s of the members were ] after 200 hours of ].<ref name="Kirchgaessner 2024" /> | After the killing, the sorority members were removed and other students and animal rights advocates wore ]s and ]s in memory of B.K. The sorority members were charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty, to which Hamlin pleaded ] in March 1980. The ]s of the members were ] after 200 hours of ].<ref name="Kirchgaessner 2024" /> | ||
| The case resurfaced in a report by '']'' after Hamlin became CEO of the NRA.<ref name="Sommerlad 2024">{{Cite news |date=October 15, 2024 |title=NRA chief involved in gruesome cat killing while at college, unearthed report shows |url=https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/nra-douglas-hamlin-cat-killing-fraternity-b2629615.html |access-date=November 20, 2024 |work=] |language=en}}</ref> Nick Suplina, senior vice president for law and policy for ], said that "his revelation shows that the NRA has failed to turn the page on its scandal-plagued leaders and its doom spiral continues with Hamlin at the helm".<ref name="Kirchgaessner 2024" /> In response to a request for comment from '']'', Hamlin wrote:<ref name="Sommerlad 2024" /> | |||
| {{blockquote|I do not in any way condone the actions that took place more than 44 years ago. | |||
| I took responsibility for this regrettable incident as chapter president although I wasn’t directly involved. Since that time I served my country, raised a family, volunteered in my community, started a business, worked with Gold Star families, and raised millions of dollars for charity. I’ve endeavored to live my life in a manner beyond reproach. | |||
| My focus now is on protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.<ref name="Sommerlad 2024" />}} | |||
| == National Rifle Association == | == National Rifle Association == | ||
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CEO of the National Rifle Association since 2024
Douglas Hamlin is an American publisher and businessman who has been chief executive officer and executive vice president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) since 2024.
Early life and career
Douglas Hamlin was raised in Michigan. He was an infantry weapons officer and recruiter for the United States Marine Corps for six years before working in publishing. He worked for the Petersen Publishing Company for 14 years and was the vice president and group publisher for Motor Trend and publisher of Guns & Ammo from 1991 to 1995. In the 1990s, he founded autoMedia Solutions, an automotive news company.
1979 animal cruelty incident
In December 1979, Hamlin, who was an undergraduate and president of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Michigan, murdered B.K., a cat, alongside four other fraternity members. According to local media, the members removed the paws from the cat then burned it to death due to failing to use a litter box. While Hamlin's role in the killing is unclear, judge S.J. Elden blamed Hamlin for not using his power as president to prevent the killing.
After the killing, the sorority members were removed and other students and animal rights advocates wore armbands and buttons in memory of B.K. The sorority members were charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty, to which Hamlin pleaded no contest in March 1980. The criminal records of the members were expunged after 200 hours of community service.
The case resurfaced in a report by The Guardian after Hamlin became CEO of the NRA. Nick Suplina, senior vice president for law and policy for Everytown for Gun Safety, said that "his revelation shows that the NRA has failed to turn the page on its scandal-plagued leaders and its doom spiral continues with Hamlin at the helm". In response to a request for comment from The Independent, Hamlin wrote:
I do not in any way condone the actions that took place more than 44 years ago.
I took responsibility for this regrettable incident as chapter president although I wasn’t directly involved. Since that time I served my country, raised a family, volunteered in my community, started a business, worked with Gold Star families, and raised millions of dollars for charity. I’ve endeavored to live my life in a manner beyond reproach.
My focus now is on protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
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Hamlin joined the NRA in 2014 and served as executive director of NRA Publications. According to the NRA, he saved the organization US$30 million as executive director of publications by increasing the efficiency of production and moving production of America's First Freedom in-house. In 2018, he was accused by a group of whistleblowers of receiving around US$25,000 in inappropriate reimbursements on living expenses from then-CEO Wayne LaPierre, which was used as evidence in a 2018 lawsuit between the state of New York and the NRA. LaPierre named Hamlin as a possible successor of his during the NRA's 2021 bankruptcy filing.
Hamlin on being elected CEO and EVP of the NRAI am truly humbled to be elected by the NRA Board of Directors as the next Executive Vice President & CEO of the NRA. Our Association is at a decisive moment in our history, and the future of America and constitutional freedoms depends on the success of the NRA. I look forward to working with NRA staff to execute NRA’s gold standard programs and promote political and public policies that are in the best interest of our members and all gun owners.
On May 20, 2024, the NRA board of directors elected Hamlin, who was described as a reformist against LaPierre loyalists, as chief executive officer and executive vice president, following the resignation of LaPierre amid corruption allegations. After his appointment, Hamlin appointed Randy Kozuch as executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action and Joseph P. De Bergalis Jr. as executive director of NRA general operations. Before Hamlin's appointment, an open letter of anonymous NRA employees asked the board not to appoint Hamlin, saying he "operates entirely in the red and doesn’t know how to run an organization".
After he was appointed CEO, Hamlin vowed to rebuild the NRA, attempting to regain members lost under LaPierre, grow NRA training programs, and support the growing amount of women and minority groups using guns. He set a membership goal of 10 million, which would be a record high and 6 million more than the organization had when he was appointed CEO.
After his selection as CEO, Hamlin fought with president Bob Barr, a LaPierre loyalist, former U.S. Representative, and the Libertarian candidate in the 2008 United States presidential election, who was elected alongside Hamlin.
Personal life
Publications
- "Tim Walz, Second Amendment opportunist". The Washington Times. August 15, 2024.
References
- ^ Kirchgaessner, Stephanie (October 14, 2024). "NRA chief involved in gruesome cat killing as college fraternity member". The Guardian. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Lickenbrock, Greg (May 21, 2024). "NRA Taps Head of Gun Publications to Replace Wayne LaPierre". The Smoking Gun. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "NRA chief involved in gruesome cat killing while at college, unearthed report shows". The Independent. October 15, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- Van Sant, Will (May 30, 2024). "The NRA's Post-LaPierre Leadership Includes an Election Denier and Execs Tied to Its Financial Issues". The Trace. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- "NRA gets new bosses after ex-leader Wayne LaPierre's spending scandal". Associated Press. CBS News. May 21, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- Bedard, Paul (June 14, 2024). "NRA under new management". Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- Hakim, Danny (July 28, 2024). "At the N.R.A., a Battle Between the Old Guard and the New". The New York Times. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
Primary sources
In the text these references are preceded by a double dagger (‡):
- ^ "Doug Hamlin: NRA's New CEO & EVP". NRA Shooting Illustrated. July 29, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "Bob Barr elected NRA President, Doug Hamlin elected as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO". National Rifle Association (Press release). Outdoor News. May 21, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- Parker, John (July 30, 2024). "NRA CEO & EVP Doug Hamlin Says 'Return On The Investment The Members Have Made In The NRA Is Undeniable'". NRA Shooting Sports USA. Retrieved November 20, 2024.