John L. Cushman for 2014 NRA Board of Directors

Manasquan, NJ –-(Ammoland.com)- As NRA magazines containing ballots for the 2014 NRA Board of Directors Election begin arriving in people’s mail boxes AmmoLand Shooting Sports News has begun to publish letters of support requests from this years current ballot candidates.

(NRA members, if you got a ballot, you’re eligible to vote if you didn’t you aren’t and need to upgrade your membership to more than five years or better yet, Life Member).

The following is a statement from John L. Cushman who is running for re-election. Please take some time to read his biography and add his name for consideration as one of this years ballot choices.

John L. Cushman

I am a current sitting Board member of the National Rifle Association and I am running this year once again. I have been on the Board for almost 20 years and I sure could use your help. I was recently endorsed by the Soldier Of Fortune Magazine, the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, the New York State Conservation Council and the Sportsmen’s Association for Firearms Education. All pro firearms organizations.

I am known as a vigorous, unyielding fighter for the Second Amendment. I’ve been Nominated by NRA Nominating Committee and by petition. I am a Life member of the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association and the New York State Conservation Council. I am a former US Marine, strong supporter and believer in the NRA-ILA. I Created a Legal Defense Fund to fight handgun licensing abuses in lower New York State.

I have organized the largest yearly Second Amendment Firearm Civil Rights Conference in Northeast the purpose of which is defending individual firearms rights and debunking prominent anti-gunners such as Schumer and Clinton. I have defended individual firearms rights on radio, television, and newspaper. I am honored to have been inducted into New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame.

I have recently organized Friends of NRA Dinners for past 3 years raising funds for the NRA Foundation. I wrote the authoritative policy statement, used by outdoor writers and politicians nationwide, defending semi-automatic firearms. I have served on the following committees over the years; Military & Veterans Affairs, Grassroots Development, Ways & Means Committee. I am a NRA Benefactor member.

I wish you all a Healthy and Happy New Year and I hope you can support my re-election to the NRA Board of Directors.