The Iowa Firearms Coalition consists of many avid hunters, just as much as we put value in the ethical harvest of game, we put value in sharing the most up to date information regarding the DNR. The following is a very important list of events we would like to encourage our members and followers to attend.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. Click Here For Full Story
As a First Responder, Veteran, and hunter I can’t stress the importance of carrying first aid equipment while out on a hunt to include a quality tourniquet. The video below Iowa Firearms Chairman John Mclaughlin shares with us the importance of a quality TQ and first aid. Enjoy, and remember to please like, comment, and subscribe to our Youtube. If you like what we do and want to help out, shoot us an email at info@iowafc.org and join our ranks Membership
IFC WELCOMES NEWS OF EMPLOYEE PRIVACY ACT BILL ON THE MOVE
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Employee Privacy Act, SF2143, a bill that seeks to end the de facto ban on self-defense carrying of a firearm in Iowa, was approved by the Iowa Senate Labor and Business Relations Committee at Wednesday’s meeting. The bill being on the moved is a testament to the support Iowa Legislators have for Iowa Firearms Coalition.
The bill, which has been promoted by the Iowa Firearms Coalition, would allow Iowans to secure their firearms in their private vehicles, even when parked at their place of employment.
“Iowa employers can and are threatening to fire their staff over something as innocent as a weapon locked and properly stowed in their vehicle,” said Dave Funk, IFC President. “This vote moves Iowa one step closer towards protecting the civil rights of Iowans, and we are grateful to the legislators who have voted in favor of it.”
It is the strong belief of the Iowa Firearms Coalition that no employer should be able to harm the livelihood and wellbeing of their employees because they have chosen to keep legal items in their vehicle and exercise their rights under the Constitution of the United States. If you would like to assist in our efforts to preserve and protect Iowa’s 2nd Amendment Rights, please join us by clicking Membership
The Iowa Legislature is expected to vote on the final bill later this session, we will continue to be the leading group to keep you informed. Thanks for your support, for those who haven’t heard, Iowa Firearms Coalition has partnered with Firearms Legal Protection to give Iowan’s the best fighting chance in the rare case you have to defend your life with lethal force. Watch the video below as John Mclaughlin explains the partnership. See you at IFC’s annual 2nd Amendment Day, Iowa’s largest 2A Rally! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
IFC WELCOMES NEWS OF MUSCATINE COUNTY’S “SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY” STATUS
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution, unanimously, on Monday to make their community Iowa’s 34th Second Amendment Sanctuary County.
“We are thrilled to see that Supervisors in one of the Quad Cities area’s largest counties have voted with one voice to uphold the rights of their constituents,” said Dave Funk, IFC President. “We would like to thank the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors for taking this important step forward towards making all of Iowa a Second Amendment Sanctuary.”
Second Amendment Sanctuary resolutions at the county level do not supersede federal law but they do prevent local resources from being used to assist the federal government in efforts that violate the Second Amendment.
The IFC has been working with state and local elected officials to protect the right of Iowans to keep and bear arms in the wake of threats by some in Washington, D.C. to support actions which would infringe upon the Second Amendment.
Iowa’s Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties, so far, also include: Mitchell, Chickasaw, Pocahontas, Hardin, Carroll, Jasper, Cedar, Washington, Madison, Mills, Adams, Clarke, Humboldt, Kossuth, Ringgold, Buchanan, Van Buren, Winnebago, Decatur, Dallas, Guthrie, Benton, Page, Lucas, Taylor, Union, Hancock, Buena Vista, Pottawattamie, Cherokee, Montgomery, Fremont and Wayne.
The Iowa Firearms Coalition, an affiliate of both the NRA and the NSSF, is a 501(c4) nonprofit and is Iowa’s only effective pro-Second Amendment rights organization.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is a strong ally of Iowa Firearm’s Coalition. One of the many items they’ve fought alongside us for is the Firearms Industry Protection Act [HF621], An act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, or dealers.
Another place you are sure to have heard of NSSF from is Shot Show. They are the owners and sponsors of Shot Show, the largest [S]hooting, [H]unting and [O]utdoor [T]radeshow. It is the largest event of it’s type and is restricted to members of the industry, good luck getting on the list. It’s the place to be if you’re looking to make a splash in the firearms, hunting, or tactical industry.
The NSSF has just published their 3rd video in the series of ‘Partner with a Payer’ highlighting longstanding conservation partnerships with industries, stage agencies, and USFWS. The video can be found below.
Along with the video, NSSF put out a well written article detailing what the ‘Partner with a Payer’ program is, which is linked below.
A short except from their article you can find below: NSSF participates in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s “Partner with a Payer” initiative in order to strengthen ties between all excise tax-paying manufacturers—firearms and ammunition, archery equipment, marine and sportfishing equipment—and the state agencies that use these funds to conserve wildlife and habitats through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program of USFWS.
Since 1937 when the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act was enacted (today better known as the Pittman-Robertson Act), the manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and archery equipment have been part of a network consisting of sportsmen and women, state fish and wildlife agencies and USFWS to collect and distribute excise taxes—some $14 billion during this period—on their products for the benefit of wildlife conservation, hunter education and shooting ranges. Mentioning that 776 ranges have been either built or enhanced using these funds since 2014, Cliff Schleusner, Southwest Regional Manager, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service credits manufacturers as the cornerstone of this model.
The Iowa Firearms Coalition is proud to consider the National Shooting Sports Foundation a strong ally in the fight for freedom here in Iowa. For a list of victories for IFC to include bills we defeated please click Victories.
As always, if you would like to join the fight for liberty, consider becoming a member of IFC today. Membership
Congratulations to Cherokee County on becoming the 31st County to reaffirm that the right to keep and bear arms belongs to the citizens and shall not be infringed. Secondly, thank you to the Supervisors and Sheriff for putting the inalienable rights of your citizens before the beliefs of the current federal administration or any future government overreach. As we inch closer to Iowa having one third of the counties proclaiming their rights, we must reiterate that in order for this measure to pass there must be support for it within the community. There is a lot of leg work involved, and it takes a strong willed resident of the county to put 2A Sanctuary on the agenda and rally the support. For information regarding 2nd Amendment Sanctuary please click the link Here
IFC WELCOMES NEWS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY’S “SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY” STATUS
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution, unanimously, on Monday to make their community a Second Amendment Sanctuary County, the first county in Iowa to do so in 2022. With the move, they became the 31st county in Iowa to pass such a resolution in the past few months.
“2022 is off to a great start thanks to this important move by the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors,” said Dave Funk, IFC President. “Among our goals this legislative session in Iowa is to make all of Iowa a Second Amendment Sanctuary and this is yet another positive step forward in this effort.”
The IFC has been working with state and local elected officials to protect the right of Iowans to keep and bear arms in the wake of threats by some in Washington, D.C. to support actions which would infringe upon the Second Amendment.
Iowa’s Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties, so far, also include: Mitchell, Chickasaw, Pocahontas, Hardin, Carroll, Jasper, Cedar, Washington, Madison, Mills, Adams, Clarke, Humboldt, Kossuth, Ringgold, Buchanan, Van Buren, Winnebago, Decatur, Dallas, Guthrie, Benton, Page, Lucas, Taylor, Union, Hancock, Buena Vista, Pottawattamie and Wayne.
Be sure to make your way to the Iowa Capitol building on February 24th to join us for our annual 2nd Amendment Day. We’ve got a great line up of speakers and door prizes. We will announce the plans for the Iowa Legislature regarding the 2nd Amendment, be sure to follow us to also hear about a post event dinner. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new. For info on 2A Day click 2nd Amendment Day information.
As always, if you would like to donate or join the cause we could always use more loyal members and volunteers. To join our ranks follow this link Membership
Dillon Daughenbaugh – IFC Communications Director
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