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NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S. Congressman Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) as a Real Solutions.® Champion during National Police Week 2023. U.S. Rep. Ezell was presented the award for his contributions to keeping communities safe during his law enforcement and Congressional career. Congressman Ezell embodies the ethos of NSSF's Real Solutions. Safer Communities.® campaign to ensure firearms remain beyond the reach of those who cannot be trusted to possess them while respecting and preserving Second Amendment rights.

"NSSF is proud to recognize Congressman Mike Ezell for dedicating his life to serving and protecting his communities – first while wearing a badge to enforce laws in Mississippi counties and presently by representing his district in Congress," said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. "NSSF's Real Solutions campaign focuses on firearm industry-led efforts to improve community safety by ensuring firearms remain beyond the reach of prohibited individuals and those suffering through suicidal ideations or a mental health crisis. These programs save lives, reduce crime and make our communities safer while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Congressman Ezell lives those values of service to protect and preserve life in our communities while guaranteeing constitutional rights."