NRA-PVF Endorses Dan Leonard for Re-Election in Indiana’s 50th House District <BR><EM>Representative Leonard Receives NRA-PVF’s Highest “A+” Grade </EM>

Fairfax, Va. -- The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is pleased to endorse State Representative Dan Leonard (R-50) for re-election in Indiana’s Republican Primary on May 4th.

“Representative Dan Leonard is the gun owners’ choice for Indiana’s 50th House District,” said Chris W. Cox, chairman of NRA–PVF. “Representative Dan Leonard is a rock-solid supporter of the Second Amendment and will stand up for the rights of gun owners and all freedom-loving Hoosiers.”

Throughout his tenure in the Indiana State House, Dan Leonard has proven his steadfast commitment to the Second Amendment, both in Indiana and around the country. In 2009, Rep. Leonard participated in two pro-gun amicus briefs supporting the McDonald v. Chicago lawsuit to overturn Chicago’s gun ban before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Most recently, Rep. Leonard supported closing access to Indiana’s concealed carry permit database; preventing local governments from confiscating firearms from law-abiding citizens during states of emergency; and enacting parking lot protections for gun-owning Hoosier employees.

Rep. Dan Leonard’s steadfast support for individual gun ownership rights earned him an “A+” rating and endorsement by NRA-PVF.

“On May 4th, the choice is clear for NRA members and gun owners in Indiana’s 50th House District,” concluded Cox. “Hoosiers value their firearms freedom, and Dan Leonard is the best person to serve them.”

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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