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Come celebrate the historic passage of the Freedom Amendment on Feb. 22, 2023 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa!
Hear from one of the heros of Benghazi, Kris "Tanto" Paronto, who fought off terrorists for over 13 hours saving many lives (sponsored by RMA Armament, CrossRoads Shooting Sports & Volquartzen Firearms).
Help push for new pro-2A legislation in Iowa including the Employee Privacy Act.

For freedom!

IFC-PAC Steak Supper with Kris “Tanto” Paronto SOLD OUT

Front Row Sports Bar & Grill 9956 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA
February 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

IFC-PAC Steak Supper Fundraiser with Special Guest Speaker, Kris “Tanto” Paronto.  Come out to support IFC’s Political Action Committee, enjoy a great steak with all the trimmings, drinks, and great conversation.  A real special treat for this big evening is the conversation you’ll have with Kris Paronto.

Kris Paronto offers a firsthand account of what happened on the ground during the 2012 Benghazi attack.  Bringing valor, compassion, and authenticity to the stage, Kris shares the unforgettable story of the brave individuals who fought back in Benghazi along with key takeaways on leadership and teamwork that can be applied in any environment.

Steak, potato, salad, soft drinks, and tap beer included.  Tickets can be purchased at: https://iowafc.org/event/ifc-pac-steak-supper-with-kris-tanto-paronto/  Just like last year, this event will sell out.  Get your tickets while they last.

2A Day Shuttle Service at the Capitol

Want a ride to the Capitol for the parking lot?  The IFC Shuttle will run from Parking Lot 16 between Des Moines St. & Grand St. near the corner of East 12th St., to the front door at regular intervals.  Find the IFC flags in Parking Lot 16 and look for the van with IFC logos and wave the driver down.  Shuttle service starts at noon.   The map listed below also shows additional public parking options.  Due to construction, your best bet will be to enter through the West Doors.  I look forward to seeing you there!

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The evening prior to 2A Day

NRA-ILA Iowa Staff will be hosting a legislative update meeting at Machine Shed in Urbandale on Tuesday, February 21st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This meeting is a great opportunity to find out more on what the NRA is working on in Iowa and how you can help! Food and drink will be provided.

Update: The day prior to 2A Day, Mom's Demand Action have planned an event to counter IFC's 2A Day. Be sure to turn out on Feb. 22 to show the Representatives who they should really be supporting.

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I'll see you there!!!

Some more info about this year's special guest speaker for 2A Day:

Kris “Tanto” Paronto
Inspiring Hero of the 2012 Benghazi Attack & Subject of the Book
and Major Motion Picture,13 Hours

Kris Paronto—“Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security
contracting circles—is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th
Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed
throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He also worked
with the U.S. Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat
environments throughout the world.

Paronto was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the
U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives
while fighting off terrorists for over 13 hours. Paronto’s story is told in the book 13 Hours, written
by Mitchell Zuckoff and his five surviving annex security team members, and in the 2016 major
motion picture of the same name.

Born in Alamosa, Colorado, Paronto obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Mesa State College in
Grand Junction, Colorado and Master’s Degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He
served 4 years in the U.S. Army and an additional 4 years in the U.S. Army National Guard,
reaching the rank of Sergeant then becoming a commissioned officer in 2003. He started
contracting for Blackwater Security Consulting in 2003 and continued to deploy on various
security contracts, to include the Global Response Staff until 2013. He is also the author of the
2017 motivational book The Ranger Way.

For more than 10 years, Paronto has been involved in security operations in hostile
environments and his team’s involvement with the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S.
special mission in Benghazi, Libya was paramount in the saving of U.S. lives and assets. He is
a proven leader, teammate and friend to those who have deployed with him, and a devout
husband and loving father of two remarkable children.

Awesome

Following 2A Day at the Capitol:

IFC-PAC Steak Supper with Kris “Tanto” Paronto

Front Row Sports Bar & Grill 9956 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA
February 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

IFC-PAC Steak Supper Fundraiser with Special Guest Speaker, Kris “Tanto” Paronto.  Come out to support IFC’s Political Action Committee, enjoy a great steak with all the trimmings, drinks, and great conversation.  A real special treat for this big evening is the conversation you’ll have with Kris Paronto.

Kris Paronto offers a firsthand account of what happened on the ground during the 2012 Benghazi attack.  Bringing valor, compassion, and authenticity to the stage, Kris shares the unforgettable story of the brave individuals who fought back in Benghazi along with key takeaways on leadership and teamwork that can be applied in any environment.

Steak, potato, salad, soft drinks, and tap beer included.  Tickets can be purchased at: https://iowafc.org/event/ifc-pac-steak-supper-with-kris-tanto-paronto/

Some good things are in the works for this years legislative season which just kicked off.  I don't want to speak too soon or let the opposition have time to derail our progress, but many changes Iowans have asked for over the years, are in the works.  We could really use you presence at 2A Day to show strong support for these 2A friendly bills.  

Additionally, IFC could really use you as a member if you have not signed up yet.  The cost is minimal, the rewards impact Iowans for generations!

For those attending the Steak Dinner event on the evening of 2A Day, IFC is working on random draw door prizes similar to last year.  Some really great items were handed out last year including a suppressor from Creative Arms & memberships to Firearms Legal Protection, etc.  Come out and support the all-volunteer organization that is getting things done in Iowa.

The original post has been updated with information regarding the shuttle service.

We are less than a month way, will you help the cause by being at the Capitol & letting you voice be heard? The all volunteer organization of IFC has had so many successes over the years it would be easy to take our foot off the throttle. But the opposition hasn't stopped & we shouldn't either.

We need your presence at 2A, we need your support.  Grab a friend or two and let's keep the momentum going.

Update!

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Creative Arms will be donating one of their new 22rf suppressors (minus tax stamp) or a $500 gift certificate, as a door prize, to one lucky IFC-PAC Dinner attendee!  Thank you to Creative Arms for supporting 2A freedom in Iowa!  There are only a few tickets remaining for the dinner.  Now is the time if you have been thinking about attending the steak dinner.  There will be additional great door prizes as well.

Only a few weeks away! Looking forward to seeing my fellow ARFCOMERS here as always.

I bought tickets to the PAC supper before they sold out... #excited

My son and I will be driving the shuttle can from parking lot 16 back and forth to the west capitol entrance.

See you there!

Booger, if I hear of anyone not being able to attend the dinner, I will let you know.

Update: The day prior to 2A Day, Mom's Demand Action have planned an event to counter IFC's 2A Day. Be sure to turn out on Feb. 22 to show the Representatives who they should really be supporting.

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Hopefully every one here can make it to this event!

Update Alert!  There is an exciting pro-2A omnibus bill making its way through the legislature as we speak - HSB173 The Safer Families Act.  Come to 2A Day to hear more about the recent progress on a School Parking Lot exception to the ban on guns on school grounds, the Employer Privacy Act, protections against insurance companies dropping coverage for 2A businesses & schools, changes to firearms bans on college/university campuses & casinos, etc. etc.  More progress is being made as we speak.  Lobby your Reps.

We need you all to grab a friend or two, come to the Capitol and support these positive changes for Iowans.

Updated Shuttle info:

https://youtube.com/shorts/WxZ-_6CW50M?feature=share

The weather might not be perfect on Wednesday, but the shuttle will get you from the parking lot to the door of the Capitol, if needed.

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Thanks so much to those who showed up to make your voice heard today!

Steak dinner event which followed the Capitol rally.

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We will be moving to a bigger venue next year to better accommodate everyone.  Thanks for your support.