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Iowa Constitutional Carry Law
Summary
In 2021, Iowa became a 'Constitutional Carry' state, meaning adults who can legally own a firearm no longer need a state permit to carry it concealed or openly.
Rights & Rules
- 01.If you are 21 or older and not legally prohibited from owning a gun (e.g., not a convicted felon), you can carry a concealed handgun in public without a permit.
- 02.You are no longer required to undergo state-mandated firearms training or a background check to carry in public (though background checks are still required when buying from a federally licensed dealer).
- 03.You still cannot carry a weapon onto school grounds, inside courthouses, or into private businesses that have posted signs prohibiting weapons.
Penalties
- 01.Carrying a firearm while intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol or drugs) remains a serious crime and voids your right to carry.
Verified Citations
Iowa Code Section 724
Source"A person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing or transporting a firearm... may go armed with, carry, or transport a concealed pistol or revolver..."