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West Burlington’s Mayor refers to Gun Owners in Iowa as “Nut Jobs”

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

This past week, in response to an NRA letter opposing the City of West Burlington’s “firearm ban” ordinance, Mayor Trousil said: “That’s too bad… they need to sit in our chairs and worry about these nut jobs that go around with guns.”  Why does Mayor Trousil think that Iowans, who decide to exercise their rights and lawfully carry or possess a firearm to defend themselves and their family, are “nut jobs?”

Let Mayor Hans Trousil know that you want him to defend your Second Amendment rights by obeying the state preemption law and overturn the “firearm ban” ordinance.

Please click here to view the letter NRA sent to the City of West Burlington on July 7.

Please contact Mayor Trousil and the West Burlington City Council today and urge them to oppose this firearm ban.  To contact the Mayor and City Council please call (319) 752- 5451.  Email addresses are listed below.

Mayor Hans Trousil
[email protected]

Rod Crowner
[email protected]

Kara Steward
[email protected]

Therese Lees
[email protected]

Dan West
[email protected]

Rick Raleigh
[email protected]

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Virginia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session; Anti-Gun Bills on Governor's Desk

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Virginia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session; Anti-Gun Bills on Governor's Desk

On Saturday, March 14th, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session, and the future of the Commonwealth hangs in the balance. 

DOJ Legal Filing Renews Concerns About ATF’s Posture on Braced Pistols

Friday, March 20, 2026

DOJ Legal Filing Renews Concerns About ATF’s Posture on Braced Pistols

The saga of ATF’s enforcement of the National Firearm Act’s “short barreled rifle” provisions against braced pistols has been a roller coaster ride of shifting interpretations. NRA-ILA has been keeping up with, reporting on, and ...

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Has Yet to Update Permit to Carry Dashboard

Thursday, March 19, 2026

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Has Yet to Update Permit to Carry Dashboard

After Phil Murphy signed NJ’s Carry Killer bill (A.4769), in a complete rejection of the Supreme Court’s holding in Bruen, the Attorney General’s Office elected to voluntarily release data relating to the number of carry permit applications, including ...

Michigan Red Flag Report Sheds Light on Confiscation Orders in Practice

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Michigan Red Flag Report Sheds Light on Confiscation Orders in Practice

This month, Michigan’s judicial branch published the 2025 edition of its annual report on the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (red flag gun confiscation order statute). 

Canada Spending $25K+ per Gun Confiscated from Non-Criminals; 0 Lives Saved

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Canada Spending $25K+ per Gun Confiscated from Non-Criminals; 0 Lives Saved

More proof (as if any was needed) has emerged that the Canadian gun ban and confiscation is a massive administrative, practical and economic debacle.

Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Passes Senate

Friday, March 20, 2026

Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Passes Senate

This week, the Senate passed House Bill 2501, removing suppressors and short barreled firearms from the controlled weapons list at the state level.

Colorado: Final House Vote on Slate of Gun Control TODAY!

Friday, March 20, 2026

Colorado: Final House Vote on Slate of Gun Control TODAY!

Today, March 20th, the House will cast the final votes on HB 26-1126, known as the "FFL-Killer" bill; SB 26-004, expanding "red flag" laws; and SB 26-043, increasing regulation of firearm parts.

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Monday, March 9, 2026

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Yet another piece of anti-gun legislation has made it out of the General Assembly and is on its way to Governor Spanberger.

Kentucky: Gun Bills on the Move

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Kentucky: Gun Bills on the Move

On Thursday, March 19th, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 312, creating provisional carry permits for 18-20 year olds.

Georgia: Pro-Second Amendment Legislation Advances in House

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Georgia: Pro-Second Amendment Legislation Advances in House

Today, the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee passed Senate Bill 499, important pro-Second Amendment legislation. The bill will now move to the Rules Committee for consideration and scheduling of a floor vote.    

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