Iowa Weapons Law reference links (verified good 11/13/08), For Iowa's Weapons Permit Options

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Iowa Department of Public Safety, Weapons Permits

Weapons Chapter 724 (Iowa Gun Law)

Iowa Weapons Law (Brochure)

Who honors Iowa's permit

702.7 Dangerous weapon

Transporting Weapons in Iowa

Manner of conveyance Chapter 483A.36

Force – Reasonable or Deadly – Defenses Chapter 704

Intimidation with a dangerous weapon Chapter 708.6

Brandishing a dangerous weapon Chapter 723A.1h

Operating while under the influence of alcohol or a drug or while having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more, Chapter 321J.2
As referenced by the DPS for nonresidents: "INVALID WHEN USING, CONSUMING OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OF ILLEGAL DRUGS"

Application for Permit to Acquire Pistols/Revolvers (Iowa Residents Only) WP3

Application for Permit to Carry Weapons WP5

Nonresident Application Procedure for Iowa Permits to Carry Weapons

Nonprofessional permits to carry will only be issued to nonresidents with a demonstrable viable threat to themselves or their family as verified by a law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the threat occurred.

Nonresidents obtaining an Iowa permit to carry weapons for the first time are required to pick up their permit in person at the the:

Program Services Bureau
Administrative Services Division
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety Building
215 East 7th Street, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0045
Electronic Mail: wpinfo@dps.state.ia.us
Telephone: (515) 725-6230
Fax: (515) 725-6264

Where can't I carry? (Credit to member Sisilija for posting this information)

State Law / Rules
• School ZONES and parks – Illegal to possess a firearm IF YOU COMMIT A PUBLIC OFFENSE [724.4A(2)]
• School GROUNDS – Illegal to carry [724.4A(1)] and [724.4B]
• School Bus – per Adminsitrative Rule [281-43.38(2)]
• Casinos – per Administrative Rule [491-5.4(6)]
• Capitol Complex – per Administrative Rule [11-100.2(8A]
• State parks and preserves – prohibits use not carry [461A.42]
• State Fair – per Administrative Rule [371-2.5(173)]

Federal Law / Rules
• Federal Facility/Grounds – means a building or part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties. [Title 18 / Part 1 / Chapter 44 / Paragraph 930]
• Federal COURT Facility - [Title 18 / Part 1 / Chapter 44 / Paragraph 930]

The above links last updated on 04/28/10 Terry1810

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