NEW: NRA endorses Donald Trump for president in 2024 election

In an official statement, the NRA recognized Trump’s “unwavering support of the Second Amendment and his dedication to protecting the constitutional right of Americans to defend themselves and their families.”

“As an NRA Life Member, President Trump has proven his strong, personal commitment to the Second Amendment and the rich American tradition of firearm ownership.” the association said.

The NRA-PVF first endorsed Trump in 2016 in his election victory against Hillary Clinton. Since then, it has continued to support Trump and his promise to “never let NRA members down.”

“A second term for President Trump is a victory for the Second Amendment,” said Randy Kozuch, Chairman of NRA-PVF. “NRA members recognize that we are the torchbearers for liberty, and we are in a generational fight for freedom. With President Trump, we had a powerful champion in the White House who always fought for our constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and come November, we will return him to the Oval Office.”

The NRA further stated that the endorsement is not just an announcement, but a commitment from its millions of members to "mobilize to help President Trump build an unbeatable ground game, especially in critical swing states where NRA members could be the key to President Trump’s re-election victory."

In response to the endorsement, Trump thanked NRA members and reaffirmed that he would stand for Second Amendment rights as president.

"The NRA has stood with me from the very beginning and with your vote, I will stand strong for your rights and liberties," he said.