NRA-PVF Endorses Richard Shelby for U.S. Senate
Friday, September 10, 2010
Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association Political Victory
Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) for re-election
to the U.S. Senate this November.
"Richard Shelby has earned the NRA-PVF endorsement for his
unwavering pro-gun record throughout his career in the U.S. Senate
and House of Representatives," said Chris W. Cox, chairman of
NRA-PVF. "His commitment to preserving our Second Amendment rights
and hunting heritage make Sen. Shelby the obvious choice for
Alabama gun owners."
Sen. Shelby successfully offered a critical amendment in the
Senate Appropriations Committee to protect sensitive firearms trace
data from public disclosure. He cosponsored and voted to end
reckless lawsuits against America's gun manufacturers and voted to
prohibit gun confiscation from law-abiding Americans during states
of emergency. He also voted to repeal of the D.C. gun
ban/registration statute and restore the right of self-defense to
law-abiding residents of our nation's capital.
Sen. Shelby signed the pro-gun congressional amicus brief to the
U.S. Supreme Court in support of our individual right to keep
and bear arms in the historic Heller case. He also signed the
congressional amicus brief stating that the Second Amendment
guarantees a fundamental right that applies to all Americans, no
matter where they live, in the McDonald case. Sen. Shelby also
realizes the importance of Supreme Court appointees and voted
against confirmation of anti-gun Supreme Court Justice nominees
Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.
In addition, Shelby voted for the National Right-to-Carry
Reciprocity amendment, which would extend federal protection of
state right-to-carry licenses and permits across the country. He
also voted last year to allow concealed-carry permit holders to
carry and transport firearms for self-defense in national parks and
wildlife refuges.
"Richard Shelby's pro-gun voting record and steadfast support
for individual gun ownership rights has earned him an "A+" rating
from the NRA-PVF," Cox continued. "We ask all Alabama gun-owners,
hunters and NRA members to vote Richard Shelby for U.S. Senate on
November 2nd."
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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