Controversial Actions and Statements:
Joaquin Jackson
Joaquin Jackson (Board Member)
Former Texas Ranger
Joaquin Jackson is best known for his storied career while a member of the Texas Rangers law enforcement organization. Jackson also provided logistical support for Afghani mujahedeen training in the United States during the Soviet-Afghanistan conflict. He rose to prominence after his picture was featured on the cover of Texas Monthly magazine in 1994. After retiring from the Rangers, Jackson pursued a brief acting career before opening a private investigation firm.
Joaquin Jackson (Board Member)
Jackson once conducted an interview with Texas Monthly where he suggested that civilian assault rifles be limited to a five-round capacity. After receiving angry criticism from gun rights activists, Jackson backpedalled and claimed that he was referring to fully automatic rifles (i.e., machine guns) as opposed to the semiautomatic assault rifles available on the civilian market in the U.S.
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