NRA-PVF Endorses John Kline for U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District
Friday, September 24, 2010
Fairfax, Va. -- The National Rifle Association Political Victory
Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing John Kline for re-election to the U.S.
House of Representatives in Minnesota's 2nd
Congressional District this November.
"John Kline is a strong defender of the Second Amendment
freedoms of law-abiding gun owners, hunters and sportsmen in
Minnesota and across America," said Chris W. Cox, chairman of
NRA-PVF.
During his time in Congress, Kline voted in favor of allowing
carry license or permit holders to carry and transport firearms for
self-defense in national parks and wildlife refuges. He also
cosponsored and voted for the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms
Act, which now prohibits shameless attempts to bankrupt the
American firearms industry through bogus lawsuits. Kline also
voted to prohibit gun confiscation during states of emergency;
voted for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Modernization and Reform Act; and voted to allow law-abiding
residents in the District of Columbia to possess and use firearms
for self-defense in their homes.
Additionally, Kline signed the pro-gun congressional "friend of
the court" briefs in the 2008 Heller case, supporting our
individual right to keep and bear arms, as well as the recent
McDonald case, supporting the position that the Second
Amendment guarantees a fundamental right that protects all
Americans.
John Kline's record and his commitment to preserving our Second
Amendment rights and hunting heritage have earned him an "A" rating
and endorsement from the NRA-PVF.
"On November 2nd, I urge all Minnesota NRA Members and gun
owners in the 2nd District to vote John Kline for
Congress," Cox concluded.
Chris W. Cox is NRA's chief lobbyist. He also serves as chairman
of NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
is responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on
candidate voting records, public statements and responses to
NRA-PVF questionnaires.
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