The National Rifle Association (NRA) criticized a statement from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California on X over the past hour, calling it 'dangerous and wrong' for generalizing and demonizing law-abiding citizens before a full investigation. The NRA quoted the attorney as saying, 'If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don’t do it!' The organization urged responsible public voices to await a full investigation, according to its X post at https://x.com/NRA/status/2015227627464728661 issued during the reporting window from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. UTC on January 25, 2026. No additional details on the context of the attorney's statement or any ongoing investigation were provided in the NRA's post.
