Today, the National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) in his bid for reelection in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. The NRA has granted Boucher an A+ rating based on his longstanding support of Second Amendment rights in Congress.

“I am pleased to again have the endorsement of the NRA. Throughout my service in Congress, I have strongly supported gun owners’ rights and have worked closely with the NRA and sportsmen in Southwest Virginia to ensure that those rights are protected,” Boucher said.

In its endorsement, the NRA cited Congressman Boucher’s role as the lead sponsor of legislation to curb bogus lawsuits against gun manufacturers, which has been signed into law, and of national Right-to-Carry reciprocity legislation, which would allow any person with a valid concealed firearm carrying license or permit issued by a state to carry a concealed firearm in any other state. In addition, the NRA cited Congressman Boucher’s consistent and continuing pro-gun voting record.