Posted on 12/13/2010 4:17:46 AM PST by marktwain
A national organization wants Iowans to be allowed to carry guns without permission, without background checks and without training.
The National Rifle Association is trying to block Iowa cities and counties from establishing "weapons free zones" in parks, city halls, courthouses and other government buildings. The NRA says Iowa residents should be able to use deadly force to defend themselves at home or anywhere they need to.
A lobbyist for the organization says a major push is planned to expand gun rights in Iowa. Legislators said Friday they need to see the exact wording of any proposals before making any decisions.
(Excerpt) Read more at whotv.com ...
"The state will continue to require federal background checks and continue for concealed carry applicants to pass a training course, most of which are endorsed by the NRA. Why would an organization who opposes training endorse training classes? It gets old the way WHO continues to spin the facts on this issue."
There are no “weapons free zones”. Criminals pay no attention to the signs.
Where do ‘weapon free zones’ come from originally?
Why the NRA, of course.
NRA President Wayne LaPierre quote:
“First, we believe in absolutely gun-free, zero-tolerance, totally safe schools. That means no guns in America’s schools, period ... with the rare exception of law enforcement officers or trained security personnel.”
Tell that to the students at Virginia Tech where they had a gun free school zone, Wayne.
You forgot the linkey of that great LaPierre quote!
http://www.nrahq.org/transcripts/denver_wlp.asp
Another reason why I’m NOT a member of the NRA anymore.
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