NRA DEBUTS APP NRA Releases Its Own Mobile Phone, Tablet Game
Reported by: Rachael Tarr
Web Producer: Jeff Morris
Reported: Jan. 16, 2013 11:10 AM EST
Updated: Jan. 16, 2013 11:28 AM EST
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The National Rifle Association criticized violent video games in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. Now, the NRA is releasing its own mobile phone and tablet game.
The new app puts a virtual gun in the hands of the user.
But the creators said it is all about teaching gun safety.
There is no blood and users cannot shot people, but there are coffin-shaped targets.
Some say with so many parents worried about gun violence, the NRA is taking a big risk releasing the game.
But the NRA could be playing to its supporters, showing it is not afraid of what victims, parents and politicians say.
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Rachael Tarr
