by Michael Ware | Feb 20, 2023
IFC’s Annual 2A Day – Need a lift from the parking area to the Front Doors (West Entrance) of the Iowa Capitol on February 22nd? We’ve got you covered! Don’t let the weather keep you home. Choose parking lot 16 – you’ll know you’re in the right place as you’ll see this truck and these flags flowing in the wind! We’ll shuttle you from parking lot 16 to the Capitol Entrance and back from 10am to 4PM in a big white passenger van marked with IFC logos!
Wave us down and we’ll get you there and back!
FROM NRA:
Join your fellow patriots and NRA-ILA at the Annual Second Amendment Lobby Day at the Capitol hosted by Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC)! Come out for an important day in support of the Second Amendment. You’ll have the chance to learn more about the upcoming legislative session, meet with your legislators, as well as pick up important information and gear from NRA and IFC so you are best prepared to defend the Second Amendment in Iowa this year. Be sure to check out more details with IFC at: IOWA FIREARMS COALITION
WHEN: February 22, 2023 at 10:00am – 4pm
by Michael Ware | Feb 16, 2023
Iowa Firearms Coalition presents this Sponsor Spotlight and welcomes Volquartsen Firearms as a Sponsor of IFC’s Annual 2A Day. Events like these wouldn’t be possible without key sponsors to help us provide speakers and infrastructure to put on an informative and vital day for Iowans each year at the Capitol.
“The progress made in Iowa is due primarily to days like this. The IFC is constantly at the forefront of protecting our Second Amendment rights in the State of Iowa. The 2A Lobby Day is an effective way for the IFC to promote its message directly to our lawmakers. We’re proud to partner with the IFC to highlight the importance of their work in keeping Second Amendment rights front and center in Iowa.”
Scott Volquartsen, President
Here’s a little bit about Volquartsen that you need to know – an Iowa company and proud! For over 30 years, Volquartsen Firearms has made rimfire their focus. This focus drives innovation and desire for shooters to reimagine what rimfires are capable of. Volquartsen firearms are manufactured and precision-built from start to finish, exclusively in Carroll, Iowa. The full line of Volquartsen products have become some of the most sought after in the industry. Trusted by competition shooters, plinkers, hunters, and everyone in between. Here’s more information, from their site:
Volquartsen believes that no one needs another standard anything. They hold themselves to a higher standard, tenaciously pushing forward with an unwavering persistence to improve the look and performance of firearms.
The business was originally established in 1974. By the mid-1980s, Volquartsen decided to take the business “full-time.”. He worked on all makes and models of firearms, and was fortunate enough to have several articles appear in major firearms publications in the late 1980s. In 1989, he had the honor of appearing on the cover of American Handgunner. This started a demand that would change the course of their business.
Early in 1991, Volquartsen decided to narrow his focus and channel his energy into one area. He saw potential in the rimfire market, and through sheer determination he began to lay the foundation for what Volquartsen Firearms has become today.
Support the businesses that support you – buy from them! IFC’s Annual 2A Day is possible because Volquartsen chipped in! Locate Volquartsen and follow them here: Volquartsen Firearms
by Katie Howard | Feb 15, 2023
2A Sponsor Spotlight: CrossRoads
Iowa Firearms Coalition presents this Sponsor Spotlight and welcomes CrossRoads Shooting Sports as a Sponsor of IFC’s Annual 2A Day. These events wouldn’t be possible without key sponsors to help us provide speakers and infrastructure to put on an informative and vital day for Iowans each year at the Capitol.
CrossRoads Shooting Sports has long-recognized the value of supporting the Iowa Firearms Coalition for our business and our customers. Before we opened our doors in 2015, we became Lifetime Members of IFC and have pursued this relationship since. IFC provides a uniquely effective mechanism to connect gun owners locally, and across the state. IFC has a proven track record in driving issues of importance and protecting the interests of gun enthusiasts in all four corners of the state — for hunters, competitors and those training for self-defense. We are excited to be a Sponsor for IFC at this year’s 2A Lobby Day!
Ethan Settle, CrossRoads Shooting Sports
CrossRoads Shooting Sports provides a clean, safe and fun environment for shooters. Knowledgeable and friendly staff are on hand to assist new shooters and experts alike. There are over 17,000 square feet of retail space, gunsmithing services, classrooms and two shooting ranges with seventeen state-of-the-art lanes. They recognize that those new to shooting sports may feel intimidated or nervous. Customers purchasing their first firearm find that the firearms experts at CrossRoads provide a more comprehensive level of service.
CrossRoads is heavily involved in the shooting sports to build, grow, and support their patrons on their journey to becoming proficient shooters. They host a variety of groups on a regular basis, for competitive matches, meetings, and training. They also hold regular training courses, including:
- CCW
- Basic and advanced shooting courses
- First aid/trauma courses
- Classes on firearms laws in Iowa
Through these groups they work to help customers build assurance, confidence, and skill. These groups include the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), Armed Women of America (AWA), National African American Gun Owners Association (NAAGA), Black Rifle Club, and Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) competitions.
Support the businesses that support you – buy from them! IFC’s Annual 2A Day is possible because CrossRoads chipped in! IFC members would do well to check them out right here: https://crossroadsshooting.com/
by Michael Ware | Feb 8, 2023
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, and address other topics as requested.
“We want people to come out to these meetings, listen to the seasons reviews, ask questions and hear directly from our staff,” said Todd Bishop, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Bureau. “Part of the meeting will be devoted to discussing potential rule changes and collecting feedback as we work through the rules process.”
The meetings are open to the public. Comments collected from these public meetings will be considered along with other related comments received by the Iowa DNR prior to proposing changes to hunting rules and regulations. Proposed rules will be presented to the Natural Resource Commission during a regular public meeting for consideration and additional public comment.
Meeting date, time and location
- DeWitt, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., DeWitt Community Library, 917 Fifth Avenue
- Waverly, Feb. 20, 6 p.m., Waverly Public Library, 1500 W Bremer Avenue
- Bloomfield, Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Wapello County Conservation Board Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, 1339 Hwy. 63
- Creston, Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room, Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 West Townline Street
- Des Moines, Feb. 21, 6:45 p.m., Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Parkway
- Lake View, Feb 21, 6:30 p.m., Speaker Park Shelter House, 418 North Blossom Street
- Perry, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Forest Park Museum Building, 14581 K Avenue
- Toledo, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Otter Creek Lake & Park Nature Center, 2283 Park Road
- Algona, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., Waters Edge Nature Center, 1010 250th Street
- Okoboji, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., Maser Monarch Lodge, 22785 Nature Center Road
- Onawa, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., Lewis and Clark State Park visitor center, 21914 Park Loop
- Ventura, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Iowa DNR Wildlife Office, 15326 Balsam Avenue
- Chariton, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., Chariton Community Center Rooms A & B, 502 North Main Street
- Council Bluffs, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., Council Bluffs Fish and Game Club, 531 Comanche St.
- Decorah, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Franklin W. Olin Building, Room 102, Luther College, 700 College Drive, next to the Prues Library
- Dubuque, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., EB Lyons Nature Center at Mines of Spain, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road
- Iowa City, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Johnson County ISU Extension Office, 3109 Old Hwy. 218 South
- Wapello, Feb. 23, 6 p.m., Langwood Education Center, 14019 H Ave.
Any person attending the public meeting that has special requirements, such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments, should contact the Iowa DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or Webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov, and advise of specific needs.
by Michael Ware | Jan 16, 2023
PRESIDENTS UPDATE – January 16, 2023
Well, the 90th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature has started. As always, IFC Board Member and volunteer lobbyist Richard Rogers is on hand building relationships with both our 2A friends and those who are not always in agreement with us. In the wake of a 65%+ voter approval of the Freedom Amendment last November, hopefully, it’s easier than ever to get both our supporters and non-supporters to support IFC.
Interesting developments on the federal regulatory side, just last week the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 13-3 majority decided that a Trump-era regulation prohibiting “bump stocks” was not legal. The key takeaway from the decision was that Congress, not the President, decides what is and is not legal and that fair notice must be given in every case.
With the just-released final rule on arm braces, and disparate rulings/actions by different federal circuit courts, we can expect that this might lead to an eventual hearing on these issues before the US Supreme court. The arm brace issue is a pretty clear case of the ATF acting in a bipolar manner, confusion by regulatory agencies is not being looked kindly upon by the US Supreme Court.
Also this last week, another bit of good news popped out of New Jersey. U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb just issued a temporary restraining order reigning in New Jersey’s recent legislation that imposed an overly broad definition of “sensitive spaces” where permit holders can possess firearms. It creates a veritable minefield for permit holders and is outside the limitations placed by SCOTUS in the Bruen decision last year.
In another story closer to home and impacting property rights. John Deere just entered into an agreement with the American Farm Bureau Federation regarding the “right to repair” by farmers and equipment owners. You might ask how that impacts IFC supporters. The simple answer is the equipment that you own is actually yours, not just the machinery, but also the technological and output capability of that equipment. If the manufacturer or a third party can force you to wait for authorized repairs, what value is that equipment to you? It does not matter if it’s a cell phone, a CNC machine, or a tractor. If it’s broken and you can’t get it fixed quickly, it’s basically useless to you.
Lastly, make sure you’re at National 2A Day to hear our keynote speaker Kris “Tanto” Paronto, one of the heroes of Benghazi at the Iowa Capital on 2/22/2023. If you’re able, join us at the IFC PAC Steak Dinner that evening to meet Tanto in an exclusive event. Seats are limited for dinner and are selling out fast.
Shoot Straight, Speak The Truth, and Never Surrender Our Liberties.
Dave Funk
President, IFC
Volquartsen believes that no one needs another standard anything. They hold themselves to a higher standard, tenaciously pushing forward with an unwavering persistence to improve the look and performance of firearms.
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