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The ACLU Just Stepped In It…
I've been very disheartened with the ACLU for a number of years. They fight for civil liberties and do a pretty good job of adhering to their mission statement, with one GLARING exception. Why is the 2A, as a core civil liberty, never given a lick of attention? It...
Iowa’s Latest 2A Sanctuary County – Mills!
In a note, I was just sent by fellow IFC board member and chief lobbyist, Richard Rogers: "I just spoke with Board Chair Richard Crouch. He said that he moved this BECAUSE of citizens bringing their concerns on this issue to him and the other supervisors." What we're...
DC Out of Touch with America? Yes…
I recently read a blog over on ammoland.com that seemed to scream many of the thoughts I'd been having for a good many years. "Different counties and states have taken different approaches to their sanctuaries. Towns in Maine have taken positions on Second Amendment...
Adams County – Newest 2A Sanctuary!
Kudos and congrats to the Board of Supervisors in Adams County Iowa for standing on the virtues of the Second Amendment of the United States! A unanimous vote came from today's meeting. Thank you to Bobbi Baker-Maynes (Chair), Douglas Birt (Vice-Chair), Scott Akin,...
Iowa State Fair – Metal Detectors. Why?
The Iowa Firearms Coalition is getting quite a bit of correspondence regarding the Iowa State Fair Policy that was recently changed. Apparently, the Iowa State Fair has opted to install metal detectors and operate as if the confines of the property are a "Guns Free...
The Skinny on the Adams County 2A Resolution…
Submitted by Adams County Reserve Deputy Brown: On Monday, July 26th Adams County Sheriff Alan Johannes and Adams County Deputy Sheriff Dave Brown made a presentation of the Second Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution to the Adams County Board of Supervisors during...
Grundy County Board of Supervisors SPLIT over 2A Sanctuary?
We're learning only ONE of the Grundy County Iowa Board of Supervisors opted to elevate the civil liberties of their citizens yesterday. Patriot, Army National Guard Specialist, and Iowan, Lucas Halverson, had a 2A Sanctuary Resolution added to the agenda for the...
2A Sanctuary for Adams County?
IFC has been in contact with some of the great people from Adams County. We love hearing stories about the local Sheriff, County Attorney, and the Peace Officers of the community banding in solidarity to protect our civil liberties. Earlier today these civil...
Why Does IFC Exist?
The Iowa Firearms Coalition is an educational 501(c)4 with a primary focus on Second Amendment Virtues. Our volunteers and members have worked for years, a generation and beyond, to help educate and inform others on the precious civil liberties we enjoy, chief among...
2A Virtues in Iowa on a Roll!
Listen in as Doug Wagner sets in on Simon Conway's Show. Doug interviews Michael Ware, IFC Chairman, on the current 2A wins and the future, especially with Second Amendment Sanctuaries. If you missed it live, tune in below: DOUG WAGNER filling SIMON CONWAY'S seat on...
Is Your County a 2A Sanctuary? It Should Be…
Today, there are over 60% of America's counties declared as 2A Sanctuaries according to sanctuarycounties.com. Iowa has been lacking performance in this realm, until recently. We've had some forward-thinking and civil rights-oriented county leadership step forward...
Cedar County Sheriff Wethington – “We’re next!”
Join IFC Chairman, Michael Ware, and Cedar County Sheriff, Warren Wethington (also an IFC Board Member) in their discussion on the 2A Sanctuary status of Cedar County, the history, and the need to protect your civil rights. https://youtu.be/h4UvVdFGLvE