NRA tweet advising doctors to 'stay in their lane' sparks nationwide backlash from medical community

Doctors and nurses shot a barrage of tweets aimed at the gun lobbying group, saying the issue of gun violence is one they're quite familiar with as first responders

Scores of doctors and other medical professionals have voiced their concerns about the epidemic of gun violence in America following last week's mass shooting in a California bar that claimed the lives of 12 people.

Mourners cry and comfort each other during a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on November 8, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California. Twelve people including a Ventura County Sheriff sergeant and the gunman died in the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill. (Getty)
Mourners cry and comfort each other during a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on November 8, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California. Twelve people including a Ventura County Sheriff sergeant and the gunman died in the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill. (Getty)

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