Senator H. L. Richardson [Ret.] is a twenty-two-year veteran of the California State Senate. Founder of Gun Owners of California and Gun Owners of America, Richardson has focused his extensive political career on the preservation and protection of our Second Amendment rights. An active hunter and outdoorsman, Senator Richardson continues to be actively involved in state and national politics.
He served on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association for 10 years and remains an active NRA Life member. His unique perspectives and use of humor keep him in demand as a speaker and writer. He regularly provides colorful media commentary on a host of issues. He has written for numerous national publications, and is the author of two successful humorous political books, Slightly to the Right and What Makes You Think We Read the Bills? The latter is used as a textbook in political science classes throughout California.
In his controversial book, Confrontational Politics, Senator Richardson has written a game plan for playing to win. He clearly explains his core belief that politics should be a struggle of competing ideologies, not a game of compromise and accommodation. As a break from his political activities, Richardson has combined his love of writing and extensive knowledge of the American West to write a series of Western mysteries--beginning with The Devil's Eye, followed by a sequel titled The Shadows of Crazy Mountain. For a change of pace he authored Split Ticket, a political comedy based in Sacramento, California.
Senator Richardson and his wife Barbara have three children and six grandchildren. They reside in the Sacramento area of California.
AWARDS
Honors received from Pro-gun Organizations:
Safari Club International
Mzuri Safari
California Rifle and Pistol Association
Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
"Top Ten" Outstanding American Handgunner Awards Foundation
California Wildlife Federation
Legislator of the Year Awards received from:
The Society for the Conservation of Big Horn Sheep
California Republican Assembly
Christian Voters League
Sportsman's Council of Central California
San Gabrial Valley Arms Collectors
Associated Builders and Contractors
Outstanding Statesman Award from the Conservative Caucus:
Law and Order Award from American Educational League
Guardian of Freedom Award from (YAF) Young Americans for Freedom
The Ronald Reagan Freedom Fighter Award from the CRA
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Commendations and Awards from Law Enforcement Organizations:
Correctional Officers Association
California Parole Agents
Los Angeles Police Officers Association
Los Angeles SWAT Team
California Homicide Investigators Association
