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NRA-PVF and Unified Sportsmen of Florida Endorse Charlie Crist for Governor

Wednesday, August 9, 2006

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August 7, 2006
The Honorable Charlie Crist
Florida Attorney General
Candidate For Florida Governor

Dear General Crist:

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA-PVF) and Unified Sportsmen of Florida are pleased to inform you that both organizations have endorsed you for Governor of Florida in the 2006 Republican Primary.

Throughout your career as a Florida legislator and statewide office holder, you have been unwavering and have stood strong in support of law-abiding gunowners and sportsmen. Your background of legislative service demonstrates your commitment to the cause of freedom and protection of constitutional rights.

No one has been stronger in support of Second Amendment, self-defense, and anti-crime issues than Charlie Crist and we sincerely appreciate your solid pro-sportsmen, pro-Second Amendment, pro-freedom record.

Your outstanding and unblemished record on issues important to firearms owners and sportsmen stands above all others and is the mark of a true champion of freedom and the Bill of Rights.

You have earned our endorsement and our gratitude.

We are urging our members, and all citizens who support the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, to put Freedom first and work to help elect Charlie Crist Governor of Florida, where you can continue your strong tradition of outstanding support on these core issues and values.

If we may be of service to you, please don't hesitate to contact me at (850) 222-9518.

Sincerely,

Marion P. Hammer
NRA Past President
Executive Director Unified Sportsmen of Florida

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