Almost immediately after the shooting, Rittenhouse became an icon for gun groups and gun rights advocates.
has been awarded an AR-15 assault rifle from an organization called Gun Owners of America for his"defense of gun rights" following his acquittal from homicide charges.
Rittenhouse pleaded self-defense to homicide charges related to the incident. A jury found him not guilty on Friday. The National Foundation for Gun Rights raised over $50,000 for Rittenhouse last year to help pay for his legal fees. NFGR issued a celebratory statement after his not guilty verdict. The National Rifle Association , a gun manufacturer's lobby, also tweeted the text of the Second Amendment after Rittenhouse's verdict was announced.
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