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Current Iowa Weapon Permits

Weapon permit law changes that took effect July 1, 2021 remove the requirement for a let to acquire or a permit to carry in social club to purchase a handgun or carry a firearm in public places subject field to certain limitations. Iowans may still obtain a Let to Acquire Pistols and Revolvers or a Nonprofessional Allow to Deport Weapons by applying through the sheriff's role in their county of residence.

Reasons why Iowans should still consider obtaining an Iowa permit to carry:

Allows Iowans to bear in states with permit reciprocity while traveling.
May prevent potential delays resulting from a delayed NICS bank check when purchasing from a FFL.
May clarify any questions an individual has regarding their eligibility to carry or possess firearms.
May foreclose legal issues associated with a person coming within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a public, parochial, or private school without a state issued allow in violation of the Gun Free School Zones Act, 18 USC § 921(a)(25) and 18 USC § 922(q)(2).

Ofttimes Asked Questions (FAQ'south) regarding weapon permits: FAQ's

Iowa Lawmaking and DPS Administrative Rules

Chapter 724 of the Iowa Lawmaking and Administrative Rules, 661, Chapter 91 define Iowa's weapon laws and the issuance of weapon permits in Iowa.

Iowa Code: Chapter 724 of the Iowa Lawmaking - contains information on Iowa's weapon laws and the issuance of weapon permits in Iowa.
Administrative Rules: Administrative Rules, 661, Chapter 91 - contains information on Iowa's weapon laws and the issuance of weapon permits in Iowa.

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Forms

Let to Acquire Pistol/Revolvers: Application for Almanac Permit to Acquire Pistol/Revolvers - Grade WP3 (Iowa Residents Only) - For employ on or after September one, 2017. Applications must be filed with the sheriff of the canton of residence.
Allow to Behave Weapons: Application for Permit to Bear Weapons - Form WP5 - For use on or afterwards September i, 2017. Applications must exist filed with the sheriff of the county of residence (except applications for a Nonresident Professional Let and applications for a Professional Permit for a state employee whose need to go armed is employment based, which are filed with the Iowa Section of Public Safe).

Contact Us

USPS Mail: Attention: Weapon Permits
Iowa Section of Public Safe
Oran Pape Public Safety Building
215 Eastward 7th Street, quaternary Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0045
Email: wpinfo@dps.state.ia.us
Phone Number: 515.725.6230

**Allow to Acquire Pistols and Revolvers or Nonprofessional Permit to Carry Weapons applications must be filed with the sheriff of the county of residence.**

Only Nonresident Professional Let applications and Professional person Permit applications for a state employee whose need to be armed is employment based, should exist filed with the Iowa Department of Public Safety. All other permit applications should be filed with the Sheriff'south Role in the applicant'southward county of residence.