Joe Claeys, a lifetime member of the KSRA, welcomed the endorsement, stating, “I am honored to receive the support of the Kansas State Rifle Association. As a strong defender of our constitutional rights I am committed to protecting the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding Kansans. In the State Senate, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our right to keep and bear arms is not infringed upon.”
The Kansas State Rifle Association, founded in 1913, is dedicated to promoting and defending the Second Amendment rights of Kansans. The organization is known for its advocacy of responsible gun ownership, firearms education, and legislative efforts to protect gun rights in the state.