However, the true madness would appear to rest within the mind of Wayne LaPierre.
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Richmond attorney Tom Lisk grew up across the street from LaPierre in Roanoke, Va.
LaPierre's path to the top of the NRA began with an interest in politics, not guns.
"Wayne is a Washington-type person, " says John Aquilino, a former NRA spokesman who worked with LaPierre.
The NRA declined to make LaPierre available for an interview or to answer questions about him.
LaPierre also will tell lawmakers to focus on fixing the nation's mental health system.
But only days later, its chief executive, Wayne Lapierre, appeared before cameras as defiant as ever.
LaPierre made clear his group believes that more guns, not fewer, are necessary for security.
The three co-founders LaPierre, Tom Soulanille, and Wei Guo decided to tackle Pinterest head on.
"We all know that homicidal maniacs, criminals and the insane don't abide by the law, " LaPierre said.
On Thursday, Keene took questions about LaPierre's statements, which were heavily criticized, even by some NRA members.
For all of LaPierre's tough talk, friends and former colleagues describe a soft-spoken man who's a little scattered.
But that's what makes LaPierre so formidable: his unflinching willingness to say aloud what many foes consider outrageous.
"When absolutes are abandoned for principles, the U.S. Constitution becomes a blank slate for anyone's graffiti, " LaPierre said.
Last Friday, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre fired off a quote that was heard round the world.
LaPierre has been the leader of the NRA for more than 20 years, turning it into a political juggernaut.
But when LaPierre speaks, those who watch him wonder what undercurrents he's tapping.
Federal prosecutions for gun violence plunged by 35% in 2011, according to LaPierre.
LaPierre's attempt to shift the focus to anything but guns was predictable, but the particular message may have some resonance.
After Wednesday's hearing, Kelly made a point of approaching LaPierre to shake his hand as media cameras recorded the moment.
Maybe Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association should have to answer to such a photo when he is interviewed.
Britain's Chris Tomlinson was seventh in the long jump, recording 7.85m as Australia's Fabrice Lapierre won the four-jump competition with 8.33.
Lisk, whom LaPierre later recommended for an NRA job, remembers LaPierre as "a person that people gravitated toward" at the organization.
Make no mistake: There is no indication that LaPierre is a loose cannon or someone who does not mind his words.
At the time, Gregory was interviewing Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association, a strong opponent of new gun control proposals.
"We can't lose precious time debating legislation that won't work, " LaPierre said.
LaPierre said the president was attacking fervent supporters of the Second Amendment.
Gossage said LaPierre wasn't able to attend because of a scheduling conflict.
LaPierre stood alone, looking angry and inflexible discussing a complex issue at an extremely delicate time in the formation of public opinion.
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LaPierre wrote in a January email to the NRA's 4 million-plus members.
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