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Subject / law Long guns Handguns Relevant statutes Notes
State permit required to purchase?NoNo724.15Iowa law provides for a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers but it is not required to purchase firearms. The permit has a three-day waiting period before taking effect.
Firearm registration?NoNo724.11"Neither the sheriff nor the commissioner shall require an applicant for a permit to carry weapons to provide information identifying a particular weapon in the application including the make, model, or serial number of the weapon or any ammunition used in that particular weapon."
Assault weapon law?NoNo
Magazine capacity restriction?NoNo
Owner license required?NoNo
Permit required for concealed carry?N/ANo724.5
724.7Iowa is a "shall issue" state for citizens and lawful permanent residents who are 21 years or older.
Permitless carry took effect on July 1, 2021.
Permit required for open carry?NoNo724.5May carry openly without permit.