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WEBVTT WE SPOKE WITH ARECONCERNED WITH THE BROADNESS OFTHE BILL.IT WAS A DAY OF CELEBRATION FORIOWANS WHO HAVE BEEN WORKINGOVER A DECADE TO GET GUNLEGISLATION PASSED.>> YOU FEEL THIS WEIGHT LIFTEDOFF YOUR SHOULDERS.WE'VE DONE SOMETHING SOSIGNIFICANT FOR MILLIONS OFPEOPLE IN THE STATE.TOMMIE: SNELL SAYS THE LAW IS ALOT OF ISSUES ROLLED INTO ONEPIECE OF LEGISLATION.AMONG THOSE ISSUES, MINORS UNDER14 CAN NOW USE HANDGUNS WITHPARENTAL SUPERVISION, SOMETHINGTHE GIBSON SISTERS HAVE BEENWORKING HARD TO MAKE POSSIBLE.THEY TOOK TO THE GUN RANGE,SAYING IT'S A PASSION THEIRENTIRE FAMILY SHARES.>> I FEEL EXCITED.IT WAS LIKE -- I WAS CRYING WITHTHEY WERE HAPPY TEARS AND ONCE I, LOOKED DOWN I WAS LIKE OH MYGOSH, I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS ISHAPPENING TODAY, IT'S HAPPENINGRIGHT NOW.TOMMIE: THE LAW ALSO ESTABLISHESA STAND YOUR GROUND PROVISION,WHICH MEANS IOWANS CAN NOW USEDEADLY FORCE IF THEY FEEL THEIRLIFE IS IN DANGER -- NOT ONLY INTHEIR HOMES.YOU NO LONGER ARE REQUIRED TORETREAT.>> THIS BILL IS IMPORTANT TO MEON A PERSONAL LEVEL BECAUSE MANYYEARS AGO, I WAS IN A STAND YOURGROUND SITUATION AND BY THEGRACE OF GOD I DIDN'T HAVE TOPULL THE TRIGGER.TOMMIE: BUT IT ALSO WORRIES SOMETHAT GUN VIOLENCE COULD INCREASEIN THE STATE.>> STAND YOUR GROUND ISEXTREMELY CONCERNING, ESPECIALLYTHE PARTICULARS OF THE BILL THATREMOVE RESPONSIBILITY, EVEN IFYOU'RE INCORRECT WITH YOURESTIMATION.TOMMIE: THOSE WHO HELPED SHAPETHE LEGISLATION SAY WITH ALL THECONCERNS, THERE NEEDS TO BE MOREEDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION.>> WE ALL WANT THE SAME THING,WHICH IS SAFE COMMUNITIES ANDSAFE HOMES.WE HAVE DIFFERENT WAYS OFGETTING THERE, AND I THINK WHEN

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Gov. Terry Branstad on Thursday signed a sweeping new gun bill that includes the controversial stand-your-ground provision, triggering a celebration by Iowans who have been working for over a decade to get it passed. “You feel this weight lifted off your shoulders,” said Barry Snell, executive director of Iowa Firearms Coalition. “We’ve done something so significant for millions of people in the state.” Snell said the law contains multiple issues rolled into one piece of legislation. Included in the measure is language allowing minors under 14 to use handguns with parental supervision. The Gibson sisters have been working hard to make it possible because it’s a passion their entire family shares. “I feel excited,” said Meredith Gibson, a 13-year-old competitive shooter. “I was crying happy tears, and once I looked down, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t believe this is happening today. It’s happening right now. Once the ink is dry, I can go out and shoot pistols with my dad.’” The law also establishes a stand-your-ground provision, which means Iowans can now use deadly force if they feel their life is in danger, not only in their homes, and aren’t forced to retreat. “This bill is important to me on a personal level because many years ago I was in a stand-your-ground situation and, by the grace of God, I didn’t have to pull the trigger,” Snell said. But some Iowans worry that gun violence could increase in the state. “Stand your ground is extremely concerning, especially the particularities of the bill that remove responsibility even if you’re incorrect with your estimation,” said Amber Gustafson, Iowa chapter leader for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Those who helped shape the legislation say with all the concerns, there needs to be more education and communication. “We all want the same thing, which is safe communities and safe homes,” Gustafson said. “We have different ways of getting there, and I think when we can agree that we have the same end goal I think we can compromise on how we can actually achieve that." The law also legalizes concealed-carry at state Capitol buildings, but it's still unclear what that means for county and city buildings. The Polk County Attorney's Office said there are a lot of gray areas with certain provisions that will be dealt with depending on each situation that arises, warning Iowans need to be careful.