The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund on Tuesday endorsed Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.

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In its endorsement, the group praised Koster's position on Second Amendment rights.



“On behalf of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, I am pleased to announce your 'A' rating and endorsement for Governor in the 2016 Missouri General Election,” wrote the super-PAC's chairman, Chris Cox.

“I thank you for never wavering from your Second Amendment beliefs. As you know, your long and distinguished Second Amendment record is greatly appreciated by your fellow NRA members in Missouri and the United States of America,” he added.



Koster welcomed the endorsement and further pledged to defend the Second Amendment as governor.



"I am pleased to receive the endorsement of the NRA," he wrote in a statement.



"As a rural prosecutor, State Senator, and now as Attorney General, I have long defended Missouri's hunting heritage and Second Amendment rights. As Governor, I pledge to continue to protect the traditions and values of people across Missouri."

Koster leads his Republican opponent, retired Navy SEAL Eric Greitens by an average of 6.3 points, according to RealClearPolitics.