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Firearm disqualifications in Iowa

What disqualifies you from owning a firearm in Iowa?

Someone in Iowa is disqualified from owning a firearm if they are:

• A person who has been convicted of a felony
• Is subject to a domestic violence protection order
• Is convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
• Is under the age of 21
• Is prohibited from transporting and shipping a weapon
• Is prohibited by the state law from carrying concealed handguns
• Is found to be intoxicated

Felony restrictions on firearms in Iowa

Those convicted of a felony in Iowa:

• They cannot possess a firearm
• Cannot control a firearm
• Cannot transport a firearm
• Cannot receive a firearm

Mental health restrictions on firearms in Iowa

• A person with a mental health condition is prohibited from owning a firearm

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