WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NSSF’s Protect Liberty Political Action Committee (Protect Liberty PAC) announced a major financial boost after Benelli USA pledged a $30,000 contribution that will be used to help elect candidates who are dedicated to preserving and protecting liberty, freedom and the Constitutional rights of all Americans, especially our Second Amendment. The $30,000 contribution from Benelli USA eclipses its total contribution during the 2024 election cycle and will buoy Protect Liberty PAC’s efforts ahead of the November 2026 election. This is to ensure voters in key battleground states and congressional districts across the country are informed about candidates who will fight for their Constitutional rights and not carry out a political agenda that threatens the American way of life.
“We can’t take anything for granted in this year’s election. The balance of power in Washington, D.C. hangs in the balance. Control of the House of Representatives could hinge on a single race as could control of the U.S. Senate. This generous contribution from Benelli USA so early in the election cycle demonstrates a strong belief in Protect Liberty PAC’s mission to elect candidates who will fight for our liberties and freedoms, including the Second Amendment,” said Lawrence G. Keane, Protect Liberty PAC’s Treasurer. “Every day, freedom loving law-abiding American gun owners must make it known to politicians that their Second Amendment rights are to be fought for and protected. The midterm election campaign has already begun. We hope more gun owners and businesses in the firearm, ammunition, hunting, recreational and shooting sports industry will consider matching Benelli’s strong example and support Protect Liberty.”
“The stakes are too high for our industry and for those who support the Second Amendment to sit on the sidelines. There is an existential threat to our entire industry if the elections in November go the wrong way. Benelli USA is proud to stand with and support NSSF’s efforts to fight back through its Protect Liberty PAC,” said Benelli USA CEO Tom DeBolt. “I encourage all our industry friends and gunowners to do all they can as early as they can, including making a contribution to Protect Liberty PAC to help elect candidates who will respect our Constitutional rights and our industry. The future of our industry, our freedoms and our country is at stake.”
Protect Liberty PAC is a federally registered “super PAC” founded in 2023 by NSSF. Protect Liberty PAC is an independent-expenditure only political committee and can accept unlimited personal and corporate contributions from companies in or outside of the industry, so long as they do not have federal contracts. Protect Liberty PAC will expressly advocate for the election or defeat of specific candidates and that advocacy will be completely independent of any candidate or political party.
Contributions to Protect Liberty PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Federal law requires Protect Liberty PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and the name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. Protect Liberty PAC can accept unlimited personal and corporate contributions. However, contributions from foreign nationals, federal contractors, national banks, and federally chartered corporations are prohibited.
NSSF’s Protect Liberty PAC is also proud to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! To mark this historic milestone, we’ve launched a line of Patriotic T-Shirts — because freedom is worth fighting for. Every shirt sold supports electing pro-freedom candidates dedicated to protecting your Constitutional rights. Don’t just celebrate 250 years of liberty — help secure the next 250. Get yours today by visiting here.
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