FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2006
RELEASE CONTACT: Lewis Lowe
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Melancon is Endorsed by National Rifle Association Congressman

Charlie Melancon (Napoleonville) has received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association for re-election to Congress. Congressman Melancon also received an "A" rating from the organization, b ased on his voting record and answers to a candidate questionnaire.

"I am honored to have the support of the National Rifle Association, which represents many sportsmen and gun owners throughout south Louisiana," Melancon said. "I strongly believe in the Second Amendment and will always defend the rights of responsible gun owners."

The NRA, founded in 1871, is the nation's foremost gun-owner advocacy organization. The primary purpose of the NRA has always been gun education, but its Political Victory Fund also makes candidate endorsements and encourages its over 3 million members to become actively involved in the campaigns in which the NRA endorses.

NRA Director of Federal Affairs Charles Cunningham said of Melancon: "During his tenure in Congress, he has consistently supported the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen, demonstrating a strong commitment to the Second Amendment and our hunting heritage."

"We urge our members and other gun owners and sportsmen in the third congressional district of Louisiana to vote for Charlie Melancon's reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives."

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