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Days after the Christchurch massacre, New Zealand banned assault rifles.

But in Australia, the right-wing @OneNationAus party wants to weaken gun laws with the help of the NRA.

Our 3 year undercover investigation reveals
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The National Rifle Association is one of America’s wealthiest & most powerful lobbies.

They’re enthusiastic supporters of President Trump who has resisted calls to tighten US gun laws.

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The NRA has +5 million members it can mobilize to support pro-gun politicians.

This former lobbyist explains how he worked to influence US senators.

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The NRA’s influence extends beyond America.

In return for donations and resources, Steve Dickson says @OneNationAus could fight the NRA’s agenda in Australia.

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@OneNationAus In Washington, Dickson regaled NRA members with stories about Muslims invading Australia.

Our investigation reveals how the politics of fear sells guns.

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@OneNationAus We also joined @OneNationAus in meetings with the NRA’s media team who taught them how to smear campaigners for gun reform after a mass-shooting.

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@OneNationAus How did we infiltrate the gun lobby?

Meet Rodger Muller, founder of Gun Rights Australia & One Nation's trusted fixer in the US.

But Rodger isn’t who he claims to be. He’s been working undercover for @AJIUnit. #HowToSellAMassacre aje.io/udr9j

@OneNationAus @AJIunit One Nation’s delegation to Washington hoped to get $20million in funding from the Gun Lobby.

Did they succeed? Watch #HowToSellAMassacre here: aljazeera.com/howtosellamass…

@OneNationAus @AJIunit In part 2 of #HowToSellAMassacre the NRA set up a meeting for One Nation at US energy giant Koch industries.

In return, One Nation offered them extraordinary influence on Australian politics.

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@OneNationAus @AJIunit One Nation went to Washington looking for $millions in donations from the NRA, but worried how to keep the money secret.

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@OneNationAus @AJIunit Here’s how the NRA coached One Nation to push pro-gun messaging into the public debate & gradually soften Australia’s gun laws.

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@OneNationAus @AJIunit The NRA also told One Nation how to sell guns to women and vulnerable groups under the guise of self defence.

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@OneNationAus @AJIunit Here's One Nation’s James Ashby discussing how to get voters used to the idea of owning guns.

He says it’s just like getting used to the taste of Vegemite - Australia’s famous spread.

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@OneNationAus @AJIunit Here's how the One Nation party members in @AJIunit's film responded to evidence of their dealings with the NRA…and what hidden cameras caught them saying.

Spot the difference.

Watch #HowToSellAMassacre here: aje.io/dq2f3