Editor's note: Carrying outside of your permits restrictions in IA (if any) could result in arrest and felony conviction.
Concealed Permit:
May Issue to Residents and Non-Resident
Issuing Authority:
Local Law Enforcement / Iowa State Police (background check)
NICS/Background Check: Unclear
Cost: $10
Permit Information and Requirements:
1. Must be 21 2. No felonies 3. No violent history 4. Statement of Justification (i.e. reason you want/need the permit)
Required Documents: 1. Driver's License or Non-operator state id card 2. Application form
Informing Law Enforcement of Carry: Not required
Automobile carry: Unclear
Places off-limits when carrying: 1. State Capitol Complex 2. School Buses and Grounds 3. Casinos
Deadly Force / Castle Doctrine: Iowa requires you to retreat when possible
Open Carry:
Prohibited unless one possesses an Iowa permit to carry.
Localities with Varying Laws: Iowa has pre-emption in the sense that localities cannot enact tougher
firearm law, but local law enforcement has a great deal of latitude in
granting/denying permits, as well as their conditions of use.
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