Iowa Open and Concealed Carry Laws and Information

[amddude]

Hey guys, I've updated your permit's page.

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I looked through the Iowa statutes and didn't see anything relating to automobiles and firearm storage--any help? Also, do Iowa permits count as a NICS check (you show your permit and they waive the bg check at the gunstore)?

[kk0g]

Originally Posted by amddude

Also, do Iowa permits count as a NICS check (you show your permit and they waive the bg check at the gunstore)?

Yes it does count as a NICS check. As far as automobile transport and storage if you have no permit, long guns must be unloaded, and either fully cased or broke down into separate pieces (bolt out of receiver, barrel from receiver etc.) making the gun unable to fire. Handgun must be unloaded and stored in a container to large to conceal on one body and unaccessable to occupants while in the vehicle (in the trunk).

[sirdavek]

It counts at the gun show also. Takes away a lot of paperwork, and makes things simpler. It should; to get a PTC you have to pass the same BC that you would in any gun purchase.

[lukem]

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[srshadwi]

Does anyone have a Non-resident Iowa permit? I was wondering how much justification they require before issuing the permit.

[kk0g]

Originally Posted by srshadwi

Does anyone have a Non-resident Iowa permit? I was wondering how much justification they require before issuing the permit.

I don't want to say it's impossible, because there is a non resident permit available, but your chances of getting a non professional, non resident permit are about slim to none. From what I understand it's not too difficult to get a professional, non resident permit, but of coarse you would have to justify and prove you would be using it professionally (LEO, security, etc.).