National Rifle Association Endorses McHenry

Hickory, Oct 29, 2008 – The McHenry for Congress campaign today announced that the National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund endorsed the reelection of Congressman Patrick McHenry and awarded him an “A” rating for his pro-Second Amendment voting record.

In a letter to Congressman McHenry, the NRA wrote, “During your tenure in the House, you consistently supported a strong commitment to the Second Amendment and our hunting heritage. We urge our members and all other gun owners and sportsmen in the tenth congressional district of North Carolina to vote for your reelection to the U.S House of Representatives.”

Last year, Congressman McHenry co-signed an amicus brief submitted to Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller. The amicus brief argued that the Second Amendment was intended to protect an individual’s right to gun ownership. On June 26 of this year, the Court permanently enshrined this individual right in overturning D.C.’s ban on handguns.

At the time, Congressman McHenry said, “The right to bear arms is a basic, fundamental right in this country. I’m glad the Supreme Court made it clear that this right is guaranteed to every individual citizen by the Second Amendment. Shame on the four justices who blatantly disregarded the explicit text of our Constitution.”

“The sportsmen of Western North Carolina know that Patrick McHenry is a straight shooter. He can count on our support on Election Day,” stated Monty Woods of Lenoir, Chairman of Gun Owners for McHenry.

Patrick McHenry is a member of the National Rifle Association and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of allies for sportsmen in Congress.