Texans for Rick Perry

Gov. Perry Highlights Wisdom, Importance of 2nd Amendment

May 3, 2013

Gov. Rick Perry today reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to promoting freedom, personal responsibility and the Constitution, including the rights of law-abiding gun owners. The governor spoke at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Leadership Forum at the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting

Perry defends position on bill to impose background checks for gun buyers

May 2, 2013

ABC 13 - KTRK Houston

Ted Oberg

Gov. Perry Welcomes Shield Tactical to Texas

Gov. Rick Perry today highlighted Texas' strong jobs environment, which allows employers from all industries to risk their capital and see a return on their investment. The governor spoke at Shield Tactical, which sells firearm related gear and training services, and credits Gov. Perry's economic development outreach in California with their decision to relocate to the Lone Star State.

Gunmakers aim for greener pastures as states pass new firearms laws

April 29, 2013

FoxNews.com

Arms manufacturers in at least two states with strict new gun laws are making good on their promise to move their operations -- along with thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenues -- to locales they deem friendlier to the industry.

Gov. Perry disgusted by California newspaper cartoon depicting explosion after deadly West blast

April 27, 2013

Washington Post

Associated Press

“While I will always welcome healthy policy debate, I won’t stand for someone mocking the tragic deaths of my fellow Texans and our fellow Americans,” Perry wrote. “Additionally, publishing this on the very day our state and nation paused to honor and mourn those who died only compounds the pain and suffering of the many Texans who lost family and friends in this disaster.”