Iowa
background checks
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1039 — sales from dealer : federal
Citation:
18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)
Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...
Effective:
1998-11-30
Iowa
background checks
handgun Restrictive
IA1038 — sales from dealer : federal
Citation:
18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)
Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...
Effective:
1994-02-28 Superseded:
1998-11-30
Iowa
background checks
handgun Restrictive
IA1003 — sales from dealer
Citation:
Iowa Code §§ 724.15, 724.17
§ 724.15 Annual permit to acquire pistols or revolvers. 1. Any person who desires to acquire ownership of any pistol or revolver shall first obtain an annual permit. An annual permit shall be issued upon request to any resident of this state unless the person is subject to any of the following: a. Is less than twenty-one years of age. b. Is subject to the provisions of section 724.26. c.
Effective:
1990-04-05
Iowa
background checks
handgun Restrictive
IA1024 — permit to purchase
Citation:
Iowa Code §§ 724.15, 724.17
§ 724.15 Annual permit to acquire pistols or revolvers. 1. Any person who desires to acquire ownership of any pistol or revolver shall first obtain an annual permit. An annual permit shall be issued upon request to any resident of this state unless the person is subject to any of the following: a. Is less than twenty-one years of age. b. Is subject to the provisions of section 724.26. c.
Effective:
1990-04-05 Superseded:
2021-07-01
Iowa
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IA1061 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.5
§ 724.5 Availability of permit not to be construed as prohibition on unlicensed carrying of weapons. The availability of a professional or nonprofessional permit to carry weapons under this chapter shall not be construed to impose a general prohibition on the otherwise lawful unlicensed carrying or transport, whether openly or concealed, of a dangerous weapon, including a loaded firearm.
Effective:
2021-07-01
Iowa
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IA1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.7
1. Any person who is not disqualified under section 724.8, who satisfies the training requirements of section 724.9, and who files an application in accordance with section 724.10 shall be issued a nonprofessional permit to carry weapons.
Effective:
2011-01-01 Superseded:
2021-07-01
Iowa
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IA1005 — may issue
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.11
Applications for permits to carry weapons shall be made to the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. Applications from persons who are nonresidents of the state, or whose need to go armed arises out of employment by the state, shall be made to the commissioner of public safety.
Effective:
1962-01-01 Superseded:
2011-01-01
Iowa
castle doctrine
handgun and long gun Permissive
IA1033 — stand your ground
Citation:
Iowa Code Ann. § 704.1
3. A person who is not engaged in illegal activity has no duty to retreat from any place where the person is lawfully present before using force as specified in this chapter.
Effective:
2017-07-01
Iowa
castle doctrine
handgun and long gun Permissive
IA1007 — expanded 1
Citation:
Iowa Code Ann. § 704.1
Reasonable force, including deadly force, may be used even if an alternative course of action is available if the alternative entails a risk to life or safety, or the life or safety of a third party, or requires one to abandon or retreat from one's dwelling or place of business or employment.
Effective:
1978-01-01 Superseded:
2017-07-01
Iowa
castle doctrine
handgun and long gun Permissive
IA1042 — traditional
Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...
Effective:
1900-01-01 Superseded:
1978-01-01
Iowa
child access laws
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1009 — negligent storage
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(7)
Access to loaded firearms by children restricted - penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to store or leave a loaded firearm which is not secured by a trigger lock mechanism, placed in a securely locked box or container, or placed in some other location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure from a minor under the age of fourteen years, if such person knows or has reason to believe that a minor...
Effective:
1990-04-05
Iowa
firearm removal at scene of domestic violence
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1051 — authorized
Citation:
Iowa Code §§ 236.5 (1)(b)(2)
1. Upon a finding that the defendant has engaged in domestic abuse: b. The court may grant a protective order which may contain but is not limited to any of the following provisions: (1) That the defendant cease domestic abuse of the plaintiff. (2) That the defendant not knowingly possess, ship, transport, or receive firearms, offensive weapons, and ammunition in violation of section 724.26, subsection 2.
Effective:
2010-07-01
Iowa
firearm sales restrictions
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1052 — assault weapons ban - Federal
Citation:
Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102
This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.
Effective:
1994-09-13 Superseded:
2004-09-13
Iowa
firearm sales restrictions
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1054 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal
Citation:
Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103
SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Effective:
1994-09-13 Superseded:
2004-09-13
Iowa
firearms in K-12 educational settings
handgun and long gun Permissive
IA1062 — school personnel other than peace officers
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.6 (3)
(3) A person may be issued a permit to carry weapons if the person is a school employee of a school district, a private school, or an institution of higher education as defined in section 722.11. The person shall complete a prescribed firearm safety training course offered pursuant to section 724.9, subsection 1, prior to being issued a permit, and not be disqualified under section 724.8.
Effective:
2024-07-01
Iowa
local laws preempted by state
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1055 — comprehensive - punitive
Citation:
Iowa Code section 724.28
1. As used in this section, “political subdivision of the state” means a city, county, or township. 2. A political subdivision of the state shall not enact an ordinance, motion, resolution, policy, or amendment regulating the ownership, possession, carrying, legal transfer, lawful transportation, modification, registration, or licensing of firearms, firearms attachments, or other weapons when the ownership,...
Effective:
2017-07-01
Iowa
local laws preempted by state
handgun and long gun Permissive
IA1046 — comprehensive
Citation:
Iowa Code section 724.28
A political subdivision of the state shall not enact an ordinance regulating the ownership, possession, legal transfer, lawful transportation, registration, or licensing of firearms when the ownership, possession, transfer, or transportation is otherwise lawful under the laws of this state. An ordinance regulating firearms in violation of this section existing on or after April 5, 1990, is void.
Effective:
1990-04-05
Iowa
minimum age
handgun Permissive
IA1063 — purchase and sale
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2)
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a rifle or shotgun or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun to a minor commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class "D" felony for second and subsequent offenses. 2.
Effective:
2025-07-01
Iowa
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
IA1066 — youth possession
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2)
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a rifle or shotgun or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun to a minor commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class "D" felony for second and subsequent offenses. 2.
Effective:
2025-07-01
Iowa
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
IA1056 — minimum age purchase - federal
Citation:
18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)
(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...
Effective:
1994-09-13
Iowa
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
IA1057 — minimum age purchase - federal
Citation:
24 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)
(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.
Effective:
1994-09-13
Iowa
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
IA1058 — minimum age possession - federal
Citation:
43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)
(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...
Effective:
1994-09-13
Iowa
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
IA1012 — purchase and sale
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2)
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a rifle or shotgun or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun to a minor commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class "D" felony for second and subsequent offenses. 2.
Effective:
1979-01-01
Iowa
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
IA1023 — youth possession
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2)
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a rifle or shotgun or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun to a minor commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class "D" felony for second and subsequent offenses. 2.
Effective:
1979-01-01 Superseded:
2025-07-01
Iowa
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
IA1064 — purchase and sale
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2)
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a rifle or shotgun or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun to a minor commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class "D" felony for second and subsequent offenses. 2.
Effective:
1979-01-01 Superseded:
2025-07-01
Iowa
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
IA1065 — youth possession
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2)
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a person who sells, loans, gives, or makes available a rifle or shotgun or ammunition for a rifle or shotgun to a minor commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class "D" felony for second and subsequent offenses. 2.
Effective:
1979-07-01
Iowa
open carry
handgun Permissive
IA1014 — license required
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.4(1); (4)(i)
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who goes armed with a dangerous weapon concealed on or about the person, or who, within the limits of any city, goes armed with a pistol or revolver, or any loaded firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, or who knowingly carries or transports in a vehicle a pistol or revolver, commits an aggravated misdemeanor. 4.
Effective:
1978-01-01 Superseded:
2021-07-01
Iowa
open carry
long gun Restrictive
IA1015 — limited : prohibited : loaded
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.4
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who goes armed with a dangerous weapon concealed on or about the person, or who, within the limits of any city, goes armed with a pistol or revolver, or any loaded firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, or who knowingly carries or transports in a vehicle a pistol or revolver, commits an aggravated misdemeanor...(e) A person who for any lawful purpose...
Effective:
1978-01-01
Iowa
permit to purchase
handgun Restrictive
IA1059 — required
Citation:
Iowa Code Ann. § 724.15
Any person who acquires ownership of any pistol or revolver shall first obtain an annual permit.
Effective:
1978-01-01 Superseded:
2021-07-01
Iowa
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
IA1031 — dvro : expanded
Citation:
Iowa Code §§ 236.5(1)(b), 236.2(2), 724.26(4)
§ Sec. 236.5 (1)(b) Upon the issuance of a protective order or entry of a judgment of conviction described in subsection 2, the court shall inform the person who is the subject of such order or conviction that the person shall not possess, ship, transport, or receive a firearm, offensive weapon, or ammunition while such order is in effect or until such conviction is vacated or until the person’s rights have been...
Effective:
2010-03-22
Iowa
waiting period
handgun Restrictive
IA1049 — Waiting Periods: De facto (permit required)
Citation:
Iowa Code Ann. § 724.15
1. It is the intent of this section to satisfy federal requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 922(t)(3) in order to acquire pistols or revolvers.
Effective:
2021-07-01
Iowa
waiting period
handgun Restrictive
IA1020 — Waiting Periods: De facto (permit required)
Citation:
Iowa Code Ann. § 724.15
Any person who acquires ownership of any pistol or revolver shall first obtain an annual permit.
Effective:
1978-01-01 Superseded:
2021-07-01