Statement From NRA-PVF Chairman Chris W. Cox On The 2010 Nevada U.S. Senate Race In the coming days and weeks, the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) will be announcing endorsements and candidate ratings in hundreds of federal races, as well as thousands of state legislative races. Unless these announcements are required by the timing of primary or special elections, the NRA-PVF generally does not issue endorsements while important legislative business is pending. The NRA-PVF also operates under a long-standing policy that gives preference to incumbent candidates who have voted with the NRA on key issues, which is explained in more detail here. After careful consideration, the NRA-PVF announced today that it will not be endorsing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for re-election in the 2010 U.S. Senate race in Nevada. Read more NRA Letter to EPA Regarding Lead Ammunition Ban On August 3rd, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD and several other groups filed a petition with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban lead in ammunition and fishing tackle under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). TSCA addesses the production, importation, use and disposal of specific chemicals and/or chemical mixtures. Read more Read NRA's letter Federal Legislative Roundup Both houses of Congress have adjourned for their “Summer District Work Period,” and there are two issues pending in Congress that require your immediate action to lobby your Senators and Congressman while back in their homestate for the next month. Statement on Elena Kagan’s Confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday, August 05, 2010 -- Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Elena Kagan to the highest Court in the land. To NRA members and gun owners nationwide, Ms. Kagan presents a clear and present danger to the right to keep and bear arms. Her political record reveals that she does not believe the Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right and, in her recent testimony, she refused to acknowledge respect for the God-given right of self-defense. That is why, more than a month ago, the NRA announced its strong opposition to Elena Kagan’s confirmation to the Court. Read more
NRA-ILA Protects Gun Owners’ Rights During UN Arms Trade Treaty Meeting The NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action wrapped up its lobbying efforts at the first session of the UN committee drafting an "arms trade treaty." NRA-PVF Endorsement Policy We are rapidly approaching the time when NRA’s Political Action Committee the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) will begin issuing endorsements in elections across the country. As in every election year, some of these endorsements sometimes prompt questions concerning the criteria NRA-PVF uses in making these decisions. Following is a brief explanation of that policy.
NRA Supporting Chicago Residents New Suit Against Mayor Daley and City of Chicago The NRA is supporting a lawsuit against the newly adopted gun control ordinance, which violates the recent ruling in McDonald v. City of Chicago.	Your Help Is Needed In Support of BATFE Reform Bills S. 941 And H.R. 2296  The bills would roll back unnecessary restrictions, correct errors, and codify longstanding congressional policies in the firearms arena.