Commentary: I’ve supported the Second Amendment. Now I’m exposing the NRA’s power and myths.

As I write this commentary, I want you to know I own firearms and carried a firearm as a law enforcement officer for over 35 years. I was awarded a Purple Heart for being shot by a heroin dealer with a .357 magnum as a DEA special agent and I still support the Second Amendment.In 1986, I became aware of a bullet designed to penetrate the soft body armor worn by police officers. With naiveté, I called the National Rifle Association and asked for its help in preventing this bullet from bein