Iowa’s Governor Race – 2/3s back Freedom Amendment

Iowa’s Governor Race – 2/3s back Freedom Amendment

by | Oct 22, 2022

Just a reminder, 2/3s of Iowa’s candidates for Governor support Iowa’s Freedom Amendment.  Turn your ballot over and VOTE YES for Iowa’s Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment!  IFC is glad for the support!  THANK YOU!  Governor Reynolds and Lt. Governor Gregg have supported 2A virtues consistently over the years and we appreciate their support.

Learn more about Governor Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, HERE.
Learn more about Libertarian Gubanetoriaal candidate, Rick Stewart, HERE.

Do you know that Iowa is one of only six states that do not recognize our precious Second Amendment rights in their constitutions? It may seem hard to believe, but Iowa, which adopted “shall issue” Permits to Carry Weapons in 2010 and became a “constitutional carry” state in 2021, shares that dubious distinction with California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Minnesota.

The Iowa Firearms Coalition, Iowa’s only effective gun-rights organization, has been hard at work for years to get this fixed! Amending Iowa’s Constitution is no easy task. The course is long and there are many hurdles and pitfalls along the way. But the good news is that what the IFC calls the “Freedom Amendment” has now passed two consecutive Iowa General Assemblies and the issue will be on the ballot for Iowa voters to decide on November 8, 2022.

The proposed Freedom Amendment reads:

“The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The sovereign state of Iowa affirms and recognizes this right to be a fundamental individual right. Any and all restrictions of this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.”

Show Off Your MSR for a Chance to Win!

Show Off Your MSR for a Chance to Win!

by | Oct 20, 2022

Show Off Your MSR Hunting Photos to be Entered for Hunting Trip
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is helping hunters to reject gun control’s accusations that Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) aren’t meant for hunting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today’s hunters have plenty of options when it comes to hunting, and MSRs fit right in.

Now, NSSF has teamed up with The Confluence Group for hunters to proudly show off their 2022 hunting season photos with AR-platform rifles and be entered for a chance to win a Mississippi Deer or Louisiana Hog Hunt.

Entering is easy as sharing.

  1. Take a photo while hunting using an MSR.
  2. Post the photo to Instagram including #LetsGoHunting in the caption.
  3. Submissions are reviewed to ensure they meet requirements.
  4. @letsgohuntingusa may reach out via Instagram to request permission to share the photo on its pages.

MSRs & Hunting

Hunters have been using the latest advancements in technology and tactics for centuries. Today’s hunters have a wide array of tools to choose from when it comes to firearms, concealment, lures (decoys, calls, scents, etc.) and scouting. MSRs, today’s very popular semiautomatic rifle designs, are used by more and more hunters and offer a number of benefits that can suit most hunters. The rifles’ accuracy, reliability, ruggedness and versatility serve hunters well. They are true all-weather firearms and their modularity often allows them to be configured for various applications and body types.

For hunting, these commonly-owned rifles are used for many different types of hunting, from varmint to big game. Today’s MSRs are chambered in nearly all calibers, including those popular with large game like the .243 Winchester, the 6.5 Creedmoor, the venerable .30-06 Springfield and .338 Winchester Short Magnum. The NSSF encourages hunters to share memorable moments from the field when using MSRs through its #LetsGoHunting with MSRs Photo Challenge. There are many photo styles that can be submitted including selfies, trophy photos, group photos and firearms in the field.

MSRs are semiautomatic rifle designs, including the AR-15, AR-10, carbines and similar variants. We challenge you to share a snapshot or video from the field while using your MSR for a chance to win a Mississippi deer or Louisiana hog hunt.

Win A 2023 Mississippi Deer or Louisiana Hog Hunt

Fall 2023 – Prairie Wildlife Whitetail Deer Hunt

Two-person two-night stay at Prairie Wildlife.

Lodging and meals included.

Hunters will be responsible for state hunting license and travel expenses.

Hunt value is $9,000.00

Or

Fall 2023 – Honey Brake Hog Hunt

Two person – 2 night stay at famed Honey Brake Lodge for hog hunting.

Meals and lodging included.

Hunts will utilize night vision gear.

Hunters will be responsible for state hunting license and travel expenses.

Hunt value is $7,500.00

All valid entries must include a photo with a MSR in use, which is, by definition, a semiautomatic rifle, including the AR-15, AR-10, carbine and similar variants. Please read the official Photo Challenge Rules for more information.

NSSF thanks The Confluence Group for donating the prize hunts to help encourage hunters to participate in the MSR Hunting Photo Challenge. Learn more here.

About NSSF

NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.

Ted Nugent on IFC Warrior Wednesday

Ted Nugent on IFC Warrior Wednesday

by | Oct 19, 2022

Legendary guitarist and second amendment flag bearer Ted Nugent joins John McLaughlin for a no holds barred IFC Warrior Wednesday.  Ted, “the Nuge,” offers some insight on Hunt The Vote and Hunter Nation.

If blunt honesty and the truth of the matter offends you, leave now…  If you prefer to grasp the heart of the matter, stay tuned.  This Warrior Wednesday, like the others, is just for you!  John and The Motor City Mad Man talk “Freedom Amendment,” freedom, freedom, liberty, and freedom:

Range Time and Freedom Amendment with Rep Cherielynn Westrich

Range Time and Freedom Amendment with Rep Cherielynn Westrich

by | Oct 19, 2022

Got questions about the 2A Constitutional Amendment (Freedom Amendment) on the November ballot?  Come get them answered by the experts!

Join Cherielynn Westrich, candidate for Iowa Senate, for her “2A Freedom Amendment Shindig!

– FREE Use of Range!
– FREE Targets!
– FREE use of firearms (4-5 available) Or, bring your own
– 9mm Ammo $22 per box*
– 22 Ammo $6 per box*
– Raffle Prizes
– Snacks
– You may bring your own Ammo.
CASH-ONLY for ammo purchases!

PDF FLYER – CLICK HERE

Cherokee School Board Arms Teachers

Cherokee School Board Arms Teachers

by | Oct 19, 2022

THANK YOU for loving children and staff enough to protect them!  (CHEROKEE, Iowa) — The Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC) welcomes steps taken by the Cherokee School Board to arm members of their on-campus staff in an effort to improve the school district’s security measures.

The school board approved the move, unanimously, during their meeting on Monday. Under the plan, staff members who wish to take part in the program must agree to undergo training and will need to contact the District’s Superintendent, Kim Lingenfelter.

Lingenfelter tells KTIV-TV discussions began to implement a new school safety plan after several staff members approached her office expressing interest in carrying self-defense tools at school.

“We were approached by staff that wanted to carry, that carry a gun competently wherever they go except for school. That’s how our conversation began, and they ask that we bring it to the board, then conversation began with law enforcement officials, chief of police, our school resource officer,” said Lingenfelter.

The move follows a similar unanimous decision made by the Spirit Lake School Board back in August and efforts by IFC to work with school districts and other local elected officials to improve safety in Iowa schools.

“Leaving our children defenseless from a would-be attacker is an immoral school safety strategy,” said IFC President Dave Funk. “We applaud the Cherokee School Board for putting the safety of their children ahead of political pressures from out of state groups who would rather leave our children vulnerable than allow teachers to exercise their constitutional rights.”

Iowa Code 724.4B, which allows school districts to regulate armed personnel on school grounds, paved the way for Cherokee’s decision.

On November 8th, Iowa voters will flip their ballots to vote “yes” on the Freedom Amendment, which would add Second Amendment protections to Iowa’s State Constitution, helping to protect local school boards’ authority to provide security measures for the children under their care.

The Iowa Firearms Coalition, an affiliate of the NRA and NSSF, is a 501(c4) nonprofit and is Iowa’s only effective pro-Second Amendment rights organization.