Iowa is in the process of adding a constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms at the state level.
Iowa Legislature moves Toward Right to Arms Constitutional Amendment
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Iowa: House Passes Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
Only five other states do not have a right to keep and bear arms amendment in their state Constitution, including California, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, & New York.
Constitutional Carry for Iowa?
I have a particular interest in Iowa because I was deeply involved in an effort to pass Constitutional Carry there in 2010.
Iowa Constitutional Amendment Passes Sub Committee
Iowa is one of only six states that do not have a state constitutional provision that protects the right to keep and bear arms in some way..
IA: 17-Year-Old Shoots Mountain Lion in Self Defense
Jake Altena was hunting deer in Iowa, on private property near the Little Sioux River. Jake is 17 years old. He started hunting when he was 12.
Iowa Firearms Coalition Response to Recent Natural Disasters, Tragedies
The Iowa Firearms Coalition has organized two Immediate Casualty Care classes in Iowa. These courses will teach emergency response and patient management.
Wilson Combat’s Mandy Bachman Defends Her Title
Competitive shooter Mandy Bachman traveled to Elkhart, Iowa to defend her High Lady title at the Iowa State IDPA Championship.
Iowa Governor Branstad Signs Gun Law Modernization
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a comprehensive bill, HF 517, to modernize Iowa’s gun laws on Thursday, 14 April, 2017.
Iowa: Governor Branstad Expands the Second Amendment Rights of Gun Owners Across Iowa
These reforms restore the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry in the Capitol and restores the rights of parents to make decisions about their youth & handguns.
Governor Branstad Expected to Sign Iowa’s HF517 This Week!
We’ve cleared all the legislative hurdles. Passed all the subcommittees, committees and floor votes. This bill is one signature away from being law.
Numerous Gun Law Reforms Pass Iowa Senate, No Constitutional Carry
An omnibus gun law reform bill has passed the Iowa Legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. Constitutional Carry was stripped from the bill.
Apex Tactical Specialties Adds Distributor Crow Shooting Supply
Apex Tactical Specialties has expanded its list of distributors supplying the nation’s network of firearm retailers with the addition Iowa-based distributor.
Iowa Firearms Coalition Week 12 Update from the Legislature
By now you probably know, there was no vote in Iowa Senate on HF517 last week due to tight schedules in the legislature thanks to the second funnel of 2017.
Funnel Week Delays Omnibus Gun Bill HF517 Vote
Despite their best efforts, the Iowa Senate were unable to bring HF517, the Omnibus Gun Bill, to the Senate floor for debate and a vote this week.
Senate Vote on HF517 Legislation Expected This Week
Leadership in the Iowa Senate have pledged to bring House File 517, the Omnibus Gun Bill, to the Senate floor for debate and a vote this week.
Iowa Firearms Coalition Needs Your Help with A Couple Things
However, there are a few important things that have come up that I need to tell you. It’s somewhat long but you’re going to want to read this.
Constitutional Provision for Right to Arms Likely for Iowa
Iowa has started the process to add an amendment to their State Constitution to protect the right to arms. Only six states lack that protection.
Week Five In The Legislature with the Iowa Firearms Coalition
Thanks to all who made time to visit their local legislative forums this weekend. We’ve received reports from members who visited their legislators.
Iowa Firearms Coalition OFFENSE Off to a Monumental Start in 2017
On day one our friends in the Iowa Senate introduced Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJR2), a bill to write your right to keep and bear arms into the Iowa Constitution.
Iowa: Make the Second Amendment Great Again – ACTION ALERT
Our biggest Second Amendment roadblock has been removed. The next step is to take everything we’ve just done and cement it in minds of Iowa’s legislators…
Iowa – We Did It! We Flipped The State Senate!!!
You’ve moved mountains in the Iowa legislature. We hope you feel proud of that fact, because we’re extremely proud to count you as members of the IFC family.
A Helping Hand for Habitat: Purchase Pepsi, Support Conservation
Every bottle of Pepsi sold in Casey’s General Store locations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin from Nov. 1 – Dec. 31.
Bigger, Better Gander Mountain Coming to Cedar Rapids In 2017
For years Gander Mountain has been the place where outdoor enthusiasts in Eastern Iowa go to get the best expertise, service and selection for their outdoor activities.
NRA Election Action Meeting in Council Bluffs, IA : You’re Invited
You are invited to join NRA-ILA staff for an important NRA Election Action Meeting on Thursday, September 15th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Council Bluffs IA Library.
NRA A+Rated Sen. Chuck Grassley Needs Your Vote in November
Grassley’s support of the Second Amendment is unquestioned, including his leadership as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Iowa Firearms Coalition – August Update
There’s less than a week until the start of the 2016 Iowa State Fair. This major event draws more than a million people to the East side of Des Moines…..
Iowa SCTP Shoots Over 1.8 Million Clay Targets
The Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), a Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) member state, continues to set new records for participation each year.
Iowa SASP Coaches Benefit from Manny Bragg Class
Fourteen coaches from five different Iowa Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) teams attended a unique training opportunity with world champion action shooting competitor and coach, Manny Bragg.
Iowa Ranks Among States with Least “Gun Violence”
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) found that Iowa ranks 9th in the country for the least amount of “gun violence.”
Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC) Sponsors State IDPA Championship
We’re proud to announce the Second Annual Iowa IDPA State Championship is in the books.