If you are not an NRA-ILA member (NRA-Institute for Legislative Action), it is time to join! Protect your Second Amendment rights at the federal and state levels. Read on to learn why.
The NRA can teach you a lot about gun culture, teach you about firearms and related gear and offers courses to train you in just about any firearms use. It also brings us stories of good guys with guns as well as great stories of current interest to those who support the Second Amendment. We are all familiar with NRA, but many people are less familiar with NRA-ILA, which I would argue is at least as impactful as the NRA.
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The NRA-ILA was formed in 1975 because it became apparent that our elected officials often don’t know much about firearms, or think they are an abomination. This means that the legislation crafted by those officials is often riddled with errors, based on false assumptions, or influenced by those who want to make all firearms go away.
What Does NRA-ILA Do?
Electing the right candidates is easier than to try to sway the opinions of those who are already elected. For example, try to change the mind of an elected official who “hate guns”, is afraid of them or simply does not understand why anyone would need a firearm. The NRA-ILA exists to:
- develop a cohesive platform and goals for Second Amendment legislation
- educate and lobby elected officials on 2A issues
- inform members about important 2A laws or legislative proposals
- provide information about candidates’ positions and who is most likely to support the Second Amendment
- track voting records of officials after they are elected
- keep members informed about current 2A court challenges across the country, the probable outcome, and the implications
- monitor and inform members of the actions and regulations issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF)
- issue Action Alerts offering members an easy opportunity to weigh in on proposed federal or state legislation
- establish partnerships with NRA State Associations, like Iowa Firearms Coalition to support the passage of legislation at the state level
“Over the past few years, NRA-ILA members and the NRA have decidedly changed politics in America. Across the country, from the presidential race to Congress to state legislative races, there has been a noted increase in ads proudly proclaiming candidates’ pro-gun credentials.” [NRA-ILA website]
To be an effective advocate to protect your Second Amendment rights, and to be informed and aware of laws and court cases that will affect you, join the NRA-ILA. Iowa has two NRA-ILA Frontlines Activist Leaders (FAL):
Todd Rasmussen, Boone Contact Todd
Ed Dolan, Central City Contact Ed
NRA-ILA has two conference calls coming up, this week and next. You can register for the calls by clicking on the links below:
East & Central Region March 22, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Mountain & Pacific Region March 27, 2023 @ 8:00 p.m. Central Time
And, while you’re at it, if you are NOT YET a member of Iowa Firearms Coalition, Join Here!
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