MONTROSE About 30 people attended the Lee County Young Republicans second meeting Saturday at the Tri-State Gun Club in Montrose. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Three safety rules <\/p>\n
Tri-State Gun Club President Dave Hunold presented on a program on gun safety, which he reduced to a few rules. <\/p>\n
He said if everyone followed these rules there would be no such thing as accidental injury involving a firearm. <\/p>\n
The first rule is treat every gun as if it is loaded, Hunold said. <\/p>\n
Hunold demonstrated that a person should always safety-check when they pick up a gun. <\/p>\n
Secondly, Hunold said one should never point the gun at anything you cant pay for or replace. <\/p>\n
The third rule is to keep ones finger off the trigger unless one intends to use the gun. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Gun control <\/p>\n
Des Moines County Co-President Eric Marshall spoke to the group about gun control. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
He explained how there are some restrictions on gun usage in different countries and in the United States. <\/p>\n
Marshall said that there is a lot more publicity about guns being used improperly than instances when they are used properly. <\/p>\n
Capitol trip <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
After the meeting was over, everyone was invited to participate in trapshooting. <\/p>\n
Lee County Young Republican Chair Jordean Stein said that it was a great turnout, with the number of young and older people that came. <\/p>\n
Third Amendment is next <\/p>\n
The next meeting will be about the Third Amendment on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Keokuk National Cemetery. <\/p>\n
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