* NRA Pitch Angers 2 L.A.

* NRA Pitch Angers 2 L.A. Officials. When it comes to gun policies, the city of Los Angeles and the National Rifle Assn. could hardly be farther apart. Los Angeles passed one of the nation’s first assault weapons bans and has pushed other measures opposing the proliferation of firearms, while the NRA tirelessly defends the right to bear arms.

So two City Council members were outraged to learn that Los Angeles police officers are receiving solicitations to join the NRA when they buy Glock pistols at the city Police Academy’s gun shop. The membership pitch is sealed inside the packaging with the gun’s warranty and safety information. [FirearmNews.com]

The City Council certainly is determined to make sure that LA police officers know what political beliefs are considered acceptable.