2017 Gun Rights Legislative Wrap Up – Part 1

2017 Gun Rights Legislative Wrap Up – Part 1

As the dust settles on the close of the 2017 legislative session, it’s a great time to look back and see what was accomplished in our fight to defend the Second Amendment here in Iowa.Obviously, we completed a six-year battle to pass Stand-Your-Ground law and a whole...
Stand-Your-Ground Legislation Signed Into Law!

Stand-Your-Ground Legislation Signed Into Law!

Earlier this morning, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed Stand-Your-Ground legislation (HF 517) into law!Portions of this bill take effect immediately, like your ability to teach your children to shoot a handgun and the confidentiality of your permit. Most will take...
For Immediate Release

For Immediate Release

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Aaron DorrContact: (515) 309-7858Email: [email protected] 13, 2017 Stand-Your-Ground Legislation Signed Into Law, Concluding a Multi-Year Effort!“Stand-Your-Ground law is a simple concept, but one that was vigorously opposed by...
Call Governor Branstad Now!

Call Governor Branstad Now!

As you know, Stand-Your-Ground law (HF517) has cleared the legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s signature. The window on this is closing, so please contact the Governor’s office immediately and urge him to sign this bill into law right away! Please don’t lay...
Breaking: Stand-Your-Ground Law Passes the Legislature!

Breaking: Stand-Your-Ground Law Passes the Legislature!

You did it!Moments ago, the Iowa House of Representatives passed Stand-Your-Ground law, adopting the conforming change that was added in the Senate by a vote of 57-35 (with 8 not voting)!This means that Stand-Your-Ground law has cleared the legislature and is headed...
Stand-Your-Ground Law Clears the Senate!

Stand-Your-Ground Law Clears the Senate!

BOOM!!!!!Moments ago, Stand-Your-Ground law passed through the Iowa Senate by a vote of 33-17, thanks to an avalanche of calls and emails from you!What’s more, despite the efforts of many legislators, it passed with NO weakening amendments.That means that not only did...