NRA endorses U.S. Rep. Owens for re-election

The political arm of the National Rifle Association has endorsed U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, for re-election, based on his voting record and advocacy on Second Amendment issues.

Bill Owens has a proven record of defending the Second Amendment, said Chris W. Cox, chairman of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, in a press release.

Republican challenger Matt Doheny also received a high rating from the group, but did not receive the endorsement.

Owens received an A-plus rating, the highest possible, as well as the endorsement of the NRA, the nations largest gun rights organization.

The A-plus rating goes to legislators with an excellent voting record who also make a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment, according to the NRA website.

Doheny, an investment fund manager from Watertown, received an AQ rating, based on his answers to a questionnaire.

Owens, Doheny and Green Party candidate Donald Hassig are running in the new 21st Congressional District, which includes Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties.

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NRA endorses U.S. Rep. Owens for re-election