Iowa Gun Owners (IGO) was formed in January of 2009 to combat the oppressive gun laws in the State of Iowa.

Specifically IGO is seeking to overturn the “may issue” concealed carry laws that exist in the state. These laws allow your sheriff the option of denying you your God given and constitutionally guaranteed right to carry a gun for self-defense. He does not have to give a reason and can do so because he does not like your politics, your religion, or the way you earn a living.

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!

While many groups at the state and national level are content to argue over the crumbs given us by our state government IGO is NOT. We are not going to be happy with a small victory on the one hand while losing ground on the other. We are not going to make deals with the powers that be. We will never give one inch on your gun rights!

IGO has members from all parts of the state of Iowa as well as from other states. Our members are college students, PhD’s, farmers, doctors, peace officers, construction workers and pastors.

It’s time to stand together and fight for what we want - not what Des Moines is content with giving us. Join us now!