Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law allowing Iowans 18 and older to own and carry a handgun, lowering the minimum age from 21. While Iowans 18 years or older can already purchase long guns, this bill follows recent court decisions across the country that have ruled against federal law, which requires Americans … Read more
The law, which some advocates call “constitutional carry,” will take effect July 1. “Today I signed legislation that protects the 2nd Amendment rights of Iowa’s law-abiding citizens while still preventing the sale of firearms to criminals and other dangerous individuals,” [Governor Kim] Reynolds, a Republican, said in a statement after signing the measure Friday afternoon. … Read more
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