Barry Snell follows Jeff Burkett as IFC President
There`s been a change in leadership within the Iowa Firearms Coalition. Jeff Burkett has retired from his
position as president of the organization. Burkett is being succeeded by Communications Director Barry
Snell. Burkett will join the IFC Board of Directors where he will remain active with organization.
Burkett has been with the organization since 2008 and has served as president since 2011. He`s played a
key role in many major projects, including: changing Iowa`s Concealed Weapons Permitting system from
May Issue to Shall Issue, the creation of a Dove Hunting season, and fighting off proposed weapons bans
in several Iowa communities.
Barry Snell has served as Communications Director for the Iowa Firearms Coalition since early 2014. A
lifelong shooter, Snell`s professional experience includes a political science degree from Iowa State,
legislative work in the Iowa Capitol, and public service in both Iowa law enforcement and the US Army.
Snell and Burkett have already coordinated on many projects, and the change in leadership will not have
any effect on day to day operations.
Iowa Firearms Coalition is an entirely volunteer, grassroots, 2nd Amendment advocacy group. Responsible
for bringing uniformity to Iowa`s Concealed Weapons Permitting process, IFC`s members work to protect
and enhance 2nd Amendment rights in Iowa. An affiliate of the National Rifle Association, the IFC actively
seeks to foster and promote the shooting sports.
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