2017 Gun Rights Legislative Wrap Up – Part 2

2017 Gun Rights Legislative Wrap Up – Part 2

(This is the second part in our 2017 legislative wrap-up series. If you missed the first part, you can find that here.)Part Two: Stand-Your-Ground Law Heats Up!Once the 2017 legislative session gaveled in, Iowa Gun Owners worked with long-time Stand-Your-Ground bill...
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...
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...