NRA goes ahead, makes Joe Coors’ day

UPDATE: Congressman Ed Perlmutters campaign weighs in.

The National Rifle Association has endorsed congressional candidate Joe Coors, saying the Golden Republican is committed to protecting our Second Amendment freedoms and hunting heritage.

The endorsement is from the NRAs political victory fund, which does not automatically endorse the Republican in the race, said spokesman Andrew Arulanandam. In Colorado in 2010, the group endorsed two Democratic incumbents, Reps. John Salazar of Manassa, and Betsy Markey of Fort Collins, over their GOP challengers, Scott Tipton and Cory Gardner, respectively. Arulanandam said the incumbents had strong 2nd Amendment records.

The NRA doesnt share that opinion of Coors opponent, Democrat Ed Perlmutter, who is seeking his fourth term in the 7th Congressional District.

Joe Coors is a strong supporter of national concealed carry, the Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act, and legislation to help open access to public lands to sportsmen, the NRA said in its release. In contrast, his opponent voted against the Sportsmens Heritage Act of 2012 and the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act. In addition, Congressman Perlumutter supports the reauthorization of the Clinton Gun Ban and refused to sign both the Heller and McDonald amicus briefs.

Coors zinged Perlmutter at the news.

My opponent seems to think that taking guns away from the good guys will keep the bad guys from getting them, Coors said. I know the difference and I will act accordingly as your congressman from the 7th District. Unlike my opponent, I trust Colorados gun owners and will work in Congress to ensure that they enjoy the freedom the Second Amendment guarantees, not less.

Perlmutters campaign said he has a strong record of supporting the 2nd Amendment, back to his days in the state Senate.

What we share is support for the 2nd Amendment and law abiding citizens and sportsmens rights to lawfully buy firearms, the campaign said in a statement.

What Joe Coors and the NRA apparently dont share, is Eds belief that cop-killer assault weapons should be restricted and there should be background checks so people with mental illnesses cant buy guns, which is what could have prevented some of the terrible gun-related school and church killings in our state and country and why law enforcement endorses Ed.

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NRA goes ahead, makes Joe Coors’ day