SOUTH BEND — Today, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced that she has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund for the 2016 May primary election in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District. The NRA-PVF’s endorsement included an A rating for her pro-Second Amendment voting record.

“On behalf of our five million members, we are pleased to endorse Congresswoman Jackie Walorski for reelection in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District,” said Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA’s Political Victory Fund. “You have consistently opposed attempts to ban lawfully-owned firearms, magazines, and ammunition, and have stood against President Obama’s and Hillary Clinton’s gun control agenda.

“We appreciate your vote for concealed carry reciprocity legislation that would ensure law-abiding Americans with valid concealed handgun permits would be able to carry a concealed handgun in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry. Congratulations on your A rating and endorsement, and thank you for your steadfast support of the Second Amendment,” concluded Cox.

“I am grateful for this support from the NRA,” said Walorski. “From my time in the Indiana State House where I co-​authored legislation for a lifetime handgun permit to my work now in the House of Representatives, I remain committed to defending the Second Amendment and protecting the right to bear arms.”