Iowa Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Iowa require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Iowa require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Iowa require an owner's license?
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  A:

  Iowa does not require owners to be licensed to own firearms.

• +Q: Does Iowa issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Iowa issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Iowa have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Iowa have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Iowa support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Iowa have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Iowa uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Iowa have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Iowa have?

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