U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and fellow Democrat Shomari Figures, candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, have received an ‘F’ rating from the largest gun rights political action committee in the United States.
The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, the PAC for the firearm advocacy organization, grades federal legislators based on their voting record and level of effort to safeguard the 2nd Amendment.
Every election, the NRA evaluates hundreds of candidates running for federal office. The organization defines an A-worthy candidate as a “solidly pro-gun candidate” with a “demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.”
The recipient of an ‘F’ is a “consistent anti-gun candidate who always opposes gun owners’ rights.” Along with the grades, the National Rifle Association recently issued a statement regarding the importance of gun owners voting in upcoming elections.
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“This year’s elections are more important than ever for the future of our country and our Second Amendment rights,” the organization said. “The only protection against attacks on our Second Amendment rights and the democratic process is your vote. And this year, in particular, we will need each and every individual gun owner’s vote in every precinct and every district across the country. We’re all concerned about the direction this country is heading, and we need to make sure that our children and grandchildren enjoy the same freedoms that we do.”
“Your rights are within range. That’s why it all comes down to your vote.”
The NRA gave high marks to all of Alabama’s conservative officials: U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Dale Strong (R-Monrovia), and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) were all awarded ‘A’ ratings.
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) received an A+, the highest grade given by the organization. A legislator who receives the grade has “not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues but has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.”
Republican Candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, was also given an ‘A’ by the organization.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
