Category Archives: gun safety

Controlled Experiment Shows Good Guy With Gun Doesn’t Fare Well

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Dave Bradley

From the blurb on youtube.com for this video: Published on Apr 21, 2010 The controlled study documented in these videos show that concealed carry permit holders are fooling themselves if they think they will be able to react effectively to … Continue reading →

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Grassley Scapegoats The Mentally Ill

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Chuck Grassley is having a few town halls this week and once again he is avoiding most of the population of Iowa by going to rural venues where he will be expecting friendly crowds. The list of his town halls … Continue reading →

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It’s Not The Women, It’s The Men

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Paul Deaton

Some of my friends and acquaintances are women who carry handguns. I’m not worried about getting shot by my lunch partner. I also don’t feel more secure knowing she has a handgun in her purse. It used to be a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Must Change New Open Carry Law

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Trish Nelson

wcfcourier.com/news/opinion/columnists/iowa-must-change-new-open-carry-law By Washington, D.C., standards it was cold that first day of March 1954. The sky was overcast with rain, a relatively strong southerly wind and the temperatures hung in the low to mid-50s. The four arrived around noon at … Continue reading →

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What, Me Worry?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The following is a letter to the editor from Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is an Army veteran and former chair of the Cedar County Democrats. A recent Gazette letter reminded me of this warning to all of us. Reverend … Continue reading →

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Gun Lobby in Des Moines Creating Fake Fear To Push ALEC Gun Laws

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Listen to the craziness from this gun lobbyist who is hard at work in the Iowa legislature.  He is attacking Matt Windschitl, Republican and gun store owner for alleged “watering down” of ALEC gun laws they are attempting to force … Continue reading →

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Crazy Iowa Republicans Want Permitless Carry For Literally Everyone

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Trish Nelson

On MLK Day, it seems appropriate to post an action alert by Iowans For Gun Safety. Contact the members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that will hold an open public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 11:30 am on SJR … Continue reading →

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More Republicans In Legislature Could Mean Guns In Iowa’s Schools

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Peace on earth, good will toward men and women and children! Christmas is at root a hopeful time for all, whatever a person’s religious preference may be. Help Iowans for Gun Safety work toward the goals of peace on earth … Continue reading →

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Ken Rizer [R-HD 68] Voted To Repeal Iowa’s Criminal Background Check Law

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Trish Nelson

  District 68 includes Marion, Bertram, Ely, and the surrounding parts of Linn County.  Click here to find out how you can vote now.  Click here to take the pledge to vote Ken Rizer out of office.  Click here to … Continue reading →

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