TROY, NY (10/02/2009)(readMedia)-- The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, the state's largest and nation's oldest Second Amendment civil rights organization, announces the endorsement of Dennis Race for Yates County Legislature District 1. As a lifelong advocate for hunters and sportsmen, Race is well suited to represent their interests in the district. NYSRPA urges all concerned gun owners and sportsmen to support Dennis Race in the November 3 general election.