NRA-PVF Endorses Paul Kanjorski for U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Fairfax, Va. -- The National Rifle Association Political Victory
Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing Paul Kanjorski for re-election to the
U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 11th
Congressional District.
"The NRA-PVF is endorsing Paul Kanjorski because he has
defended the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding gun owners,
hunters and sportsmen in Pennsylvania and across America," said
Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA-PVF.
As a member of Congress, Kanjorski has demonstrated his
commitment to our Second Amendment rights by voting for legislation
to allow permit holders to carry and transport firearms for
self-defense in national parks and wildlife refuges, as well as
voting for legislation to restore self-defense rights in our
nation's capital. He signed the pro-gun congressional amicus brief
to the Supreme Court supporting our individual right to keep and
bear arms in the Heller case and signed the pro-gun
congressional amicus brief that the Second Amendment guarantees a
fundamental right that protects all Americans in the
McDonald case. Kanjorski also cosponsored
legislation to force much-needed reform at the federal Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
In addition, Kanjorski voted for the Protection of Lawful
Commerce in Arms Act, which prevents attempts to bankrupt the
American gun industry through bogus lawsuits, and signed a letter
to Attorney General Eric Holder opposing the reenactment of the
failed Clinton gun ban. He also voted for the Disaster
Recovery Personal Protection Act that prohibits gun confiscation
during states of emergency as happened after Hurricane Katrina.
Paul Kanjorski's commitment to preserving our right to keep and
bear arms has earned him an "A" rating and the endorsement of the
NRA-PVF.
"On November 2, I urge all Pennsylvania NRA Members and gun owners
in the 11th District to vote Paul Kanjorski 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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