Wayne Lapierre

LOUISVILLE -- The National Rifle Association's Leadership Forum held in Louisville today falls amid a period of limbo for those on either side of the gun control issue. As gun rights advocates gather for the NRA's annual weekend meeting in Kentucky, the United States Supreme Court is considering a case that is seen by legal analysts to be one of the first genuine tests of the Second Amendment.

"This will be the first time in almost 70 years that the Supreme Court will rule on a Second Amendment case. Its decision will have major implications on all Americans," said Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas).

"We have the case before the Supreme Court that is our very best chance, maybe in our lifetimes, to have this settled clearly and unambiguously," Hutchison continued.

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LOUISVILLE -- Thousands of members and supporters of the National Rifle Association are gathered in Louisville this weekend for the organization's annual meeting.

The political highlight of the event is this afternoon's Leadership Forum, which is just underway. The list of speakers scheduled is a full slate of prominent state and national figures, topped by the presumptive Republican presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

NRA President John Sigler kicked the forum off and introduced NRA CEO and Vice President Wayne Lapierre.

Kentucky's Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo (D-Hazard) is also on the schedule early in the day. He replaces Gov. Steve Beshear at the event, who was earlier set to appear.

Another Kentucky guest is scheduled just before McCain this afternoon. Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville) will speak to the assembled guests.