Bill > HF924

This bill modifies Iowa's existing laws regarding the minimum age for acquiring and carrying weapons, primarily lowering the age threshold from twenty-one to eighteen for several weapon-related permissions and activities. Specifically, the bill changes requirements for obtaining weapon permits, purchasing pistols and revolvers, and possessing firearms. Under the new provisions, individuals eighteen years and older would be allowed to acquire weapon permits, purchase pistols and revolvers from licensed dealers, and be considered eligible to supervise or instruct others in firearm use. The bill removes previous age-specific restrictions that required individuals to be twenty-one for certain weapon-related activities, effectively expanding weapon access and ownership rights for individuals between eighteen and twenty-one years old. The changes apply to various sections of Iowa's legal code related to weapons, including permit acquisition, transfer restrictions, and supervision guidelines. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and represents a significant adjustment to the state's firearm regulations, potentially aligning more closely with individuals' legal status as adults at eighteen years of age.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF924