From Matt Gaetz campaign:
Pensacola, FL – The National Rifle Association (NRA) today endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Rifle Association is the leading political force in defense of second amendment rights. With over 5 million members, the NRA is the primary firearms educator in world.
In the Florida legislature, Rep. Gaetz fought to ensure that “not one damn comma†of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law was repealed. Now in his first term in Congress, he has continued the fight for our 2nd amendment right, cosponsoring nationwide Concealed Carry Reciprocity legislation. Rep. Gaetz has also received an A+ rating from the NRA for the last eight years.
In response to the National Rifle Association’s endorsement, Rep. Gaetz issued the following statement:
“The 2nd amendment is foundational to American life. From the beginning of our nation, Americans have clung tightly to their right to keep and bear arms. I do the same. I’m honored to accept the endorsement from the NRA, and I consider it my duty to ensure our 2nd amendment rights shall not be infringed. The people of Northwest Florida can always depend on me to keep fighting tirelessly for our constitutional right to keep and bear arms,â€Â Rep. Gaetz said.