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Weapon Permits
- Visit the Iowa Department of Public Safety at:
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapon_permits.shtml - Read more about Iowa weapons laws
- Download application for a permit to purchase
Permits issued in person only. M-F 8 to 4:30. Valid Drivers License required. Permit to puchase is $10. For more information please call 326-8625 ext 3.
Obtaining Weapon Permits
The Sheriff of your county of residence is the only person who is authorized to issue permits unless you are a non-resident of Iowa or require a permit as a result of your employment by the State of Iowa, in which case the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety can issue permits to carry.
The Sheriff may issue both a professional and a non-professional permit to the same individual if circumstances warrant.
Iowa Sheriffs and the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety may impose additional requirements for permits to carry. These permits are generally valid statewide unless restricted by the issuing officer.
Types of Permits Available
Annual Permit to Acquire Pistols or Revolvers - A permit to acquire authorizes the holder to acquire pistols and revolvers and long guns; however, this does not authorize the holder to carry a weapon. An Iowa permit to acquire pistols and revolvers shall be valid three days after the date of application and is valid for one year after the date of application (Code of Iowa, section 724.20). It is valid throughout the state.
Permit to Carry Weapons - Please call the Sheriff's Office at 326-8625 ext 3.
A valid professional or nonprofessional permit to carry weapons authorizes an Iowa resident to acquire firearms in the same manner as a permit to acquire.
