Learning about the 2nd Amendment – Keokuk Gate City Daily

MONTROSE About 30 people attended the Lee County Young Republicans second meeting Saturday at the Tri-State Gun Club in Montrose.

The first meeting of the newly-formed GOP group was devoted to the First Amendment. The Second Amendment, stating, A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed, was the focus of Saturdays meeting.

Each were given a pocket-sized Constitution of the United States book provided by the Wapello County Republicans, which were represented at the meeting. There were sign-up sheets for upcoming events this week, such as the Donnellson Fourth of July Parade and Lee County Fair.

Three safety rules

Tri-State Gun Club President Dave Hunold presented on a program on gun safety, which he reduced to a few rules.

He said if everyone followed these rules there would be no such thing as accidental injury involving a firearm.

The first rule is treat every gun as if it is loaded, Hunold said.

Hunold demonstrated that a person should always safety-check when they pick up a gun.

Secondly, Hunold said one should never point the gun at anything you cant pay for or replace.

The third rule is to keep ones finger off the trigger unless one intends to use the gun.

Hunold demonstrated how to use a gun. He described the design and model of three types of guns a revolver, semi automatic pistol and semi automatic shotgun. He also informed everyone about the most important parts of a gun the muzzle, trigger, barrel and magazine.

Gun control

Des Moines County Co-President Eric Marshall spoke to the group about gun control.

The firearm comes in as a device of protection, Marshall said. Its something for Americans to protect themselves from those that wish to do them harm.

He added that there are irresponsible and responsible ways to use a gun. He said as long as it is properly handled there shouldnt be any problems.

He explained how there are some restrictions on gun usage in different countries and in the United States.

Marshall said that there is a lot more publicity about guns being used improperly than instances when they are used properly.

Capitol trip

After Marshall spoke, Wapello County Republicans Chair Trudy Caviness announced there will be a trip to the State Capitol at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18. Lunch will be provided at the Republican headquarters. Anyone who is interested in joining the group can contact Caviness at 641-684-7585 by July 14.

After the meeting was over, everyone was invited to participate in trapshooting.

Lee County Young Republican Chair Jordean Stein said that it was a great turnout, with the number of young and older people that came.

Third Amendment is next

The next meeting will be about the Third Amendment on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Keokuk National Cemetery.