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I sent an email to my senator, Robert Dvorsky from Iowa City, but I don't expect him to be on our side.  I won't get a response either as he doesn't respond to any form of contact I've tried to have with him.

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Waiting for response from Rep Soderman.  In related news, IGO blocked me from their facebook after I called them on lobbying against the suppressor bill last year, already bashing it this year, and lying to me about supporting the SYG they're pushing now,  in 2012.   So sick of those liars.

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Got this today





Dear Tommy2399:





Thank you for contacting me about the pro-2nd amendment bills in the House. I too am a strong supporter of 2nd amendment rights, so I would certainly consider these bills when they come to the Senate. Bills often get amended in one chamber prior to being voted on, so it's possible those bills could look very different from their current form and constituent input on any changes are appreciated. Senate will be working on a companion bill  SSB 1251 in subcommittee later this week.  Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me.





Sincerely,


Rita





Rita R. Hart


Iowa State Senator


District 49


Serving all of Clinton County and the northern and eastern strips of Scott County Member of Agriculture, Economic Growth, Education, Local Government, and Veteran’s Affairs Committee Vice-Chair, Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee


Ph:  515-281-3371;  563-210-1252 (c)


http://www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/hart/newsletter/subscribe-to-my-newsletter/

Justin:
Thank you for contacting me.  I want to stress that I believe the Bill of Rights is clear in the protection to keep and bear arms through the 2nd Amendment.  That being said, I do believe in reasonable restrictions of this right, just like all of our other Constitutional rights.  From what has happened so far, the bill that you referenced is still a work in process.  HSB 201 was amended in committee and the new bill, HF 527, was just introduced today.  At this time we have not been given a clear timeline for when I may get a chance to debate this bill on the House floor with my colleagues, or if this is even the final form of the bill.  If this bill is brought up before the full House, I have faith the chamber will fully vet the proposal and explore how this will impact the regulation of firearms in the state.  At that time I intend to study this bill very closely and determine if I support every element of the bill.  I am always willing to discuss this issue, or any other legislative issue before the House, with my constituents and welcome you to visit me at the Capitol if you ever want to talk.

Rep Dan Kelley

Ralph Watts,

First let me say thanks for taking the time to read this email. I have recently moved to Iowa within the last two years from WI and am pleased to see that Iowans are trying to enhance their 2nd Amendment rights.  I bet you can't tell what side of the fence I sit on?

I would like to know where you stand in regards to the following and upcoming bills:
HF45 - Emergency Powers
- Bill would protect citizens from confiscation acts during a "disaster emergency proclamation" or "public disorder"
HF59 - Preemption cleanup bill
- Local governments will not be able to supersede state firearms law by acting in "good-faith" or "upon the advice of counsel"
HF92 - Stand your ground
- Allow and individual to defend themselves and/or family without retreating
- How is it okay that a family should leave their home rather then defend themselves and property?
HF99 - Repeal the youth shooting ban
- Allow an individual under the age of 14, to handle or shoot a handgun with proper supervision.
- Why is that the state decides when it is okay for child to use a handgun?
HSB201 - Firearm Suppressor & 2A Provisions
-Legalizing suppressors
-Update Iowa's concealed carry law to move the retraining requirement to every 10 years instead of every 5.
-Simplify the concealed carry permit renewal process and allow a 60 day window to renew.
-Exempt military veterans from having to get training before applying for a Permit to Carry
-Remove the "permit to acquire" mandate for handgun purchases (FBI NICS program would still be used for purchases).
-Clarifies that online training is acceptable for a concealed carry permit.
-Remove the age restriction on minors shooting while supervised by a parent or guardian.
-Make it illegal to share any identifying information about any of Iowa's concealed carry permit holders.
-Make all permits across Iowa uniform in appearance.

The following bills, I believe should receive a "NO" vote from you as they remove 2A rights from law abiding citizens:
HF70 - 10 Round magazine capacity
HF76 - Barring transfer of semi-automatic firearms
HF77 - Universal background checks

HSB201 will be the second attempt by Iowans to secure the legalization of suppressors, which was stonewalled by Senator Rob Hogg.  By now I'm sure you're well aware of Iowan's desire to legalize suppressors, as Iowa is one of just 11 states where residents are barred from owning these useful devices.  I would gladly explain in depth if you would like to the advantages of suppressors, so please feel free to contact me with any questions.
I hope this email shows my dedication to advancing 2A rights and I would greatly appreciate a response to know that I can count on your vote to further the cause.

Greeeeeenberg,

You nailed everyone of them correctly.  That’s exactly where I’m at.

Ralph W.

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So where's the update? this bill has changed names and is in so many different places I can't keep track of who I need to be calling and such. Any help?

The NRA has worked alongside the Iowa Firearms Coalition and pro-gun legislators to move the most comprehensive pro-gun omnibus package in recent history another important step forward.  In the last committee meetings of funnel week in the Iowa Legislature, both Senate Study Bill 1251, introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Steve Sodders (D-36), and House Study Bill 201, introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chip Baltimore (R-47), passed favorably out of their respective Senate and House Judiciary Committees.  Both measures received unanimous consent in subcommittees earlier this week, before receiving overwhelmingly bipartisan support and approval in full committee.  While the Senate version is not yet identical to the version as passed by House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, it is similar and your NRA-ILA is working to conform the two measures.

These measures will need your full support to advance intact off the House and Senate floors!  Anti-gun activists and legislators have turned up the pressure and attempted to strip SSB 1251 of key provisions, including permit privacy and youth handgun possession.  Permit holders in Iowa deserve a law that recognizes their right to have identifying information kept private and secure from those who would abuse it-- a right that over 40 other states currently afford their permit holders.  Additionally, parents ought to have the right to make the decision regarding when a child is mature and strong enough to be taught firearm safety -- not have to wait until their child reaches an arbitrary age decided by the state.

It is important for Iowans that these provisions stay in SSB 1251 as it moves forward!

HSB 201 has received a new number after passing out of committee, and is now House File 527.  As previously reported, this legislation seeks to make many changes to benefit law-abiding gun owners, shooters and sportsmen alike:

   Removes permit-to-acquire requirement for handgun purchases, which will in turn remove the de facto three-day waiting period for handguns, while creating an optional permit to acquire firearms that will now be good for five years instead of one.

   Legalizes ownership and possession of firearm sound suppressors.

   Requires that certification by a chief law enforcement officer (CLEO), when a signoff is required for the transfer of a firearm or other item regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA), be provided within 30 days as long as the applicant is not prohibited by law from receiving the firearm or other item.

   Eases the concealed weapons permitting renewal process by only requiring retraining every ten years (as opposed to five), allowing for an internet training course to qualify for retraining, providing for a 60 day window for application for renewal, and allowing any training done within 24 months of initial application or permit expiration date to qualify.

   Lengthens the window in which you can renew your permit from the current 30 days prior to expiration requirement, to allowing you to renew 30 days before or after the expiration date on the permit.  

   Creates a training exception for veterans of the Armed Forces from ever having to go through initial training or retraining if they can produce their military qualifications at the time of application.

   Removes the arbitrary age prohibition on the use and possession of a handgun or handgun ammunition.  Under current law, if a parent wishes to teach their child to shoot a long gun, they can, but they are currently prohibited from teaching a child under fourteen how to use a pistol or revolver.  This change allows parents to make the decision of when a child is mature and strong enough to be taught firearm safety.

   Ensures confidentiality of personal information of all current and renewing applicants for a concealed weapons permit, making personal information of those permit holders private to everyone other than law enforcement agencies.  Information you submit to obtain your permit will no longer be subject to public information requests.

   Allows law enforcement to verify 24/7 by electronic means the validity of a concealed weapons permit through a statewide verification system. This new system may help Iowa gain reciprocity with other states. However, this system is not a gun registry or database of firearm owners, but simply contains information that verifies if a permit is valid or not.  It will not include information on specific firearms you own, or information on individuals who own firearms but do not have a permit.

   Creates uniform permits throughout the state that only contain necessary information on the card.  This will apply to both a permit to carry and the now optional permit to acquire.  Permits will no longer list a person’s home address on the card.

   Strengthens penalties for “straw purchases,” the practice where someone who is prohibited from having a firearm obtains one by having another person purchase a firearm for them.  Federal law already prohibits straw purchases, however Iowa law is not as clear on this topic.

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for those of you interested, kelley was caught referring to 2A advocates, me specifically among others, as 'mother fuckers' this week at the capitol.  i'm told by my little birdie in the caucus he's said in caucus he won't vote for this ever.  ...so he's stringing those of us along who reside in his district.  

when you talk to him, i'd not alert him to your knowledge of this and that i have a mole, but keep it in mind that he's lying to your face.  instead, work to get things we can keep, like facebook screenshots, emails, voice mails, etc.  come reelection time i'd like to have us all remember this guy that the sierra club has chosen as their iowa connection, and maybe come into the district to oust him.

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I really don't want to derail this thread, but this issue really gripes me.  724.6 contradicts this in saying that "A permit issued to a certified peace officer shall authorize that peace officer to go armed anywhere in the state at all times."  The interpretation of the part from 724.4 is all from Tom Miller from the way I understand it.  724.6 seems really clear to me.  Sorry for the rant.  

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We had a town hall meeting in Keokuk County today.

Rep. Jared Klein was a resounding “yes!”

Senator Kevin Kinney talked about what he didn’t like about this gun bill (people could use “silencers” during school shootings thus making it harder for law enforcement to find them, the need to qualify at a range with a law enforcement officer prior to concealed carry) but then I think I got the impression that he intended to vote for it.

Jared did say that the "other far right organization" hadn't weighed in yet (probably drafting fund raising mailing?) to know if they'd oppose it.

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There's a good discussion going on on NPR of all places about the suppressor bill. They have a democrat and a republican congressmen on who both support the bill.

Im not in love with NPR but the conversation seems to be going our way.

The lady from the anti group isnt helping their cause.

I worked with Kinney went he was a deputy. I let him know I wanted suppressors all the time. The last time we talked was at a party and I brought up all the positives of suppressors. I'm a leo, I don't buy the school shooting and making it harder to find them excuse. If I had to guess I'd say he could go either way on the vote.

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Overall how was the discussion? I unfortunately was unable to hear most of it.  I did call in but was a bit too late.

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Lists are up to date as of this post.


Confirmed Support:

House
15 of 98

Senate
14 of 50


We gotta get to work. I'm particularly concerned about the Senate.

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Link to the Iowa Legislature's live stream of today's House vote. HF527 is expected to be taken up shortly.

IA Legis. LIVE STREAM from the House

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Excellent!  Any word on when the Senate will vote/debate?

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Was very happy to see this this morning.  Fingers crossed it keeps going forward!!!

And I can't remember from last year.  Passes the house, then the house bill goes to the Senate Judiciary committee.  Last year the bill never emerged from the sub committee.  With that being the case, wouldn't it be better for the Senate to pass their version if they are the same as the House would most assuredly pass the bill?