The National Rifle Association issued a statement on Friday into the shooting death of a black man by a police officer in Minnesota, and said the case was “troubling.”

Many people had questioned if, and when, the group would respond to the shooting because the man, Philando Castile, had a legal concealed carry permit holder.

The reports from #Minnesota are troubling and must be thoroughly investigated. #2A #NRA pic.twitter.com/Z7wEQNBs0y

— NRA (@NRA) July 8, 2016

Some were pleased with the statement but for others on social media it wasn’t enough, or too little too late.

@NRA a good start, but do more, go further. Safe conceal carry is the crux of your org. Lobby 4 funds to research solutions on gun violence.

— Eleanor Zimmermann (@FakeZimmy) July 9, 2016

@NRA thank you for speaking up.

— loyal•2•days (@loyal2days) July 9, 2016

@NRA Outstanding

— I Hide Behind Facts (@leland1001) July 8, 2016

@NRA fair enough – gonna hold you to it. Appreciate you guys guys at least acknowledging the issue folks have been on about.

— Stede (@StedeUS) July 8, 2016

@NRA Don’t you wish Obama exhibited the same restraint?

— Richard Corey (@RichardCorey007) July 9, 2016

@NRA cowardly statement

— Ken Cruz (@OldRuggedCruz) July 8, 2016

@NRA “Reports” …His name was Philando Castile. He was a man who was murdered, not a “report.” Say his name.

— Kat Michelle (@ififorget) July 8, 2016

@NRA if the 2nd rights were violated for a white person u would be screaming this reponse is racist. Defend 2nd for all or admit what u are

— Carlos Rvr-Jns (@cerejota) July 8, 2016

@NRA c'mon now…you would have commented if that was a white gut that got killed…we're looking for your support here…don't let us down

— Joe Daugherty (@JoeDoc6877) July 9, 2016

You need to defend #PhilandoCastile 2A rights. This statement is so weak and looks biased. All the democrats need is more ammo! @NRA

— Go Right With Jane (@janie_austin) July 8, 2016

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