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Iowa Gun Rights & the End of 2010 Legislative Session

Iowa Gun Owners

Iowa – -(AmmoLand.com)- Hours ago the 2010 legislative session came to an end. There is much to report in the 2nd Amendment fight. That report will be coming out in a matter of days.

For now, know that ‘shall issue’ did pass – with a lot of problems. The anti-gunners surely bought themselves some political cover with this vote. We have a lot to do.

Our bill did not make it this session but the good news is that in the Iowa Senate our bill is only 6 votes short of passage! In the House, we are only 5 votes short! (It was short by 6 yesterday but one pro-gun Representative was not there and she would have voted yes.)

Folks – in 15 months we’ve taken Iowa to the brink of some of the best laws anywhere in the country.

You deserve a huge thank you for all your support this session. Your emails, phone calls, and trips to the Capitol have been extremely successful.

Now the fun part begins! November is not that far away and between now and then Iowa Gun Owners will be educating thousands of grassroots gun owners across the state about the gun views of the members of the House and Senate.

For today know that you have been very successful this session and clearly deserve a lot of thanks for what did pass – as faulty as it is.

Please look for Iowa Gun Owners’ 2010 Legislative Analysis that will be coming out later this week.

Yours for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms,

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Iowa Gun Owners (IGO) was formed in January of 2009 to combat the oppressive gun laws in the State of Iowa. IGO does not believe that you, as a law abiding citizen, should have to beg permission from the government to be able to defend yourself and your family. That’s why we are working so hard to get a Vermont/Alaska style carry law passed in Iowa. In these states, unless you are a convicted felon or otherwise barred from possessing weapons, you don’t need a permit to carry a gun for self-defense! Join us now! Visit: www.iowagunowners.org

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NRA National Junior Pistol Camp Returns to Camp Perry

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA’s Training Department is pleased to announce that registration for the NRA National Junior Pistol Camp is now open.

The camp will be held at Camp Perry, Ohio from July 13-17, 2010 and is open to all levels of pistol shooters ages 10 to 18.

Taught by NRA Certified Coaches, the NRA National Junior Pistol Camp provides attendees with the opportunity to hone their competitive shooting abilities.

During this five-day camp, young shooters will focus on NRA Conventional Bullseye Competition, while also learning about International Pistol Programs. Attendees will learn in a-one-of-a-kind setting, training and competing on the same grounds where world-champion shooters have competed in the National Matches for more than 100 years.

“Being at Camp Perry during the National Pistol Matches, shooters are in a unique atmosphere. You’re surrounded by the best shooters in the country, and you get to be part of a historic event,” said Head Coach Richard Pearson.

From beginners looking to learn the ropes, or advanced competitors hoping to refine their skills, the NRA National Junior Pistol Camp provides comprehensive training for shooters of all skill levels. A team of experienced NRA Certified Coaches including Pearson, Charles Moyer, and Don Weber, will guide attendees through the history of marksmanship, the development of the sport, equipment selection, rules, fundamentals of pistol shooting, position development, mental training, and tournament operations. A balance between classroom and live-fire exercises with .22 caliber and air pistols allows camp participants to focus on various aspects of shooting to become a well-rounded competitor.

“Attendees will to learn how to practice and give themselves an advantage later on,” said Pearson. “The coaches are there to analyze each part of the shooting technique and help young competitors realize their full potential.”

The camp tuition is $175.00, and first-time campers are eligible for tuition and travel reimbursements up to $500.00 per individual, with a maximum reimbursement of $5,000.00 for the camp. Thanks to the Ohio Gun Collectors Association’s sponsorship, up to $500.00 in travel expenses is available for reimbursement, or $175.00 toward camp fees and $325.00 toward travel expenses. Equipment expenses and anything unrelated to travel are not eligible for reimbursement.

To download the camp application and view other information such as the equipment list, visit www.nrahq.org/education/training/coaching/jr_shooting_camps.asp or call the NRA’s Education & Training Division at 703-267-1411 for more information.

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