Turkey hunting in Iowa just got a bit more fun and added some flexibility.  41 other states allow this, and Iowa is joining them, finally.  It’s pretty simple stuff, actually.  Ripped right from the Senate File (SF2334):

“The commission shall authorize a person hunting turkey with a license that authorizes the use of a shotgun to use a caliber .410 shotgun or a 28-gauge shotgun.  A caliber .410 shotgun or a 28-gauge shotgun used for hunting turkey shall only shoot shot not smaller than shot size number 10.”

You’ll find that new subsection in 483A.7 when updated.

But, this wasn’t without some hurdles.  It seems like folks really like back door lead bans and love slipping them in wherever and whenever they can.  IFC has fought this alongside NRA and NSSF for years and many people work to get the proverbial camel’s nose in, right under the tent.  Check out HF2370, which was claimed to be a ‘companion’ bill to the one signed by Governor Reynolds, and look closely at the language…

“shall only shoot tungsten shot”

Doesn’t seem like much, does it?  But that’s how lead bans start.  Thankfully, we avoided that.  Makes you wonder how that tidbit found its way into the House bill draft in the beginning, doesn’t it?  Both, IFC and NSSF were particularly displeased to find this in the House File.  IFC and NSSF were both glad to see the Senate File move and ultimately become signed by Governor Reynolds.  You should take a moment to thanks these folks, as the new law will take effect, July 1st, 2022.

Oh, in case you’re wondering how your Representative or Senator voted on this or any other piece of legislation the Iowa Firearms Coalition monitors and shapes?  Go to our IFCPAC.org site and follow our Bill Tracker and review our Legislative Scorecard to see how folks truly rank.  Many will tell you or imply they support you, but their votes don’t lie.  This vital tool is FREE for all.  Use it.

Why should I invest in an IFC membership you ask?  Because we’re working on for you, day and night, year-round, even when and if you haven’t supported us yet.  This is a prime example.  We caught this potential problem and got rid of it.  JOIN IFC TODAY.  Why?  Because we almost ended up with this: