School shooting survivor takes aim at the NRA

A SURVIVOR of the Florida school shooting has told National Rifle Association supporters attempting to discredit witnesses that they should give up as he and classmates “are going to outlive” them.

David Hogg has emerged as a powerful advocate for gun control after the Valentine’s Day attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland left 17 people dead.

But his campaigning has earned him a host of detractors, especially among pro-gun allies of the NRA.

The 18-year-old and his classmates have been described as “pawns” and “crisis actors” who are being “coached” by activists aiming to restrict firearm ownership.

In an interview with MSNBC’s AM Joy program, Mr Hogg said: “I am so sorry to each and every one of you that is out there attacking us as witnesses and even some of the victims of this incident.

“It is truly saddening to see how many of you have lost faith in America, because we certainly haven’t and we are never going to. You might as well stop now because we are going to outlive you.”

Nikolas Cruz, 19, was captured at the scene of the shooting and later charged him with 17 counts of murder.

A number of companies including United Airlines and Delta have severed ties with the NRA in the wake of the shooting.