The NRA tried to co-opt anti-gun violence #WearOrange movement, and it backfired

No, this is not a repeat: The NRA has gone and done something stupid on social media. 

Friday marked the start of Everytown's annual "#WearOrange" campaign to fight gun violence. A huge mixture of celebs and everyday folks jumped on board, many sparked by recent school shootings in Parkland, Florida and Santa Fe, Texas (just to name a few, sadly).

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Have you shared your #WearOrange look yet? 🧡🍊 pic.twitter.com/BrvUZn8iMU

— Everytown (@Everytown) June 1, 2018

But that bull in the china shop you hear is the NRA, who couldn't leave well enough alone and stumbled awkwardly into the effort. Not just awkwardly getting in on the efforts but, also trying stunt on Everytown's efforts by claiming the color orange is their color because hunters and sportsmen often wear the color for safety reasons.  Read more...

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