TED NUGENT Receives 'Defender Of Freedom Award' At NRA National Convention

June 5, 2009

Multi-platinum guitar icon, author, outspoken activist, outdoorsman and TV personality Ted Nugent was honored with the "2009 General Edward J. Bronars Defender Of Freedom Award," presented by Taurus International during the 138th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Phoenix, Arizona May 16. Ted — recognized as America's number one proponent of the Second Amendment — has served continuously on the Board of Directors of the NRA since his initial election to the board in 1995.

The prestigious award bears the following inscription:

"2009 Taurus Defender Of Freedom Award to Ted Nugent who serves so unselfishly as a board member of the National Rifle Association and without regard to his career and without fear of criticism appears on the national stage to discuss his pride in being a true American and an absolute defender of our freedoms wherever he goes. Our forefathers would have been proud to count him among them just as we are proud to have his voice echo our thoughts and beliefs in our freedoms granted by the U.S. constitution and the bill of rights."

Bob Morrison, President & CEO of Taurus International Mfg., Inc., explains their decision to bestow Ted with this award: "The wording on the award was really indicative of our feelings about Ted….he is a true and original American patriot who places his beliefs in our freedoms above his personal goals. We really cannot thank him enough for his unwavering perseverance in the quest to keep our liberties the most important part of our lives and subsequent leadership in the world. Thanks to him (and few others like him),we enjoy our abilities to lead our lives as we desire and our unbelievable freedoms as an example to the universe!"

Cam Edwards — host of NRA Radio's "Cam and Company" and Sirius satellite radio's "Patriot 144" who was present when Ted received the award — comments: "It's so appropriate for Ted Nugent to have been honored with the Defender of Freedom Award, because that's exactly what he is. There aren't many Americans who are as devoted to the cause of freedom as Ted Nugent, and his unwavering dedication and passion for the Second Amendment and the men and women of our armed forces should serve as an inspiration to everyone who has a love of liberty and country in their own hearts."

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