NRA backs Cannon in GOP primary

PROVO — The National Rifle Association is endorsing Rep. Chris Cannon , R-Utah, in the Republican primary on June 27.

The NRA Political Victory Fund has given Cannon an "A plus" rating and called him a strong and consistent supporter of the Second Amendment.

Cannon helped pass the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and chairman of the Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee.

Cannon also co-sponsored legislation to overturn the ban on gun ownership by residents of the District of Columbia and supported legislation allowing American citizens licensed to carry firearms in one state to do so throughout the country.

Cannon is seeking a sixth term as Utah's representative from the 3rd Congressional District. He is being challenged in the Republican primary by John Jacob.