Good Morning Mike,
May I clear up to misstatements please
It is fact that the NRA has an excellent gun safety program designed for children. It gets limited hearing in some parts of the USA because of an anti-gun bias. Having recognized the program, ultimately, I believe it is the resposability of the parents to teach their children and themselves to respect the potential danger in a gun just as we acknowledge the potential danger in an automobile.
The NRA is not against federal regulations to make guns safer. (I took the liberty of editing your post to reflect what I think you meant to say, pardon me if I'm wrong.) The NRA resists the movement to register gun owners, limit gun ownership or to eliminate gun ownership. The existing gun laws in the US if PROPERLY enforced would be more than enough to reduce gun related crimes and accidents.
Having said all that I return to the original topic, this pilot and Mrs. Lou Dobbs commited an unforgivable sin IMHO. They forgot where their loaded gun was. These people probably remember turn off and lock their car when they aren't using it, but they can't remember to store a loaded weapon safely. I believe they may have violated some federal regulations in doing so. If I am wrong please cite the relevant law for my education. If I'm correct someone please charge them under the appropriate statute and lets get on with it.
Thanks
The pavlovian reaction of anti gunners to the NRA and its supporters reflects an unwillingness to see the real issues and address them.