Iowa cc

[Sorcice]

Three questions:
Does Iowa allow CC?
If so, do they require a permission slip?
If so does a WI ccl work?
Planning a trip to see family. I know OC is legal but there isn't a map for CC on ocdo.

Edit: just noticed http://opencarry.org/travel.html sort of answered my question but it's not accurate for wi(colored red) so I want to make sure for Iowa.

 

[protias]

IA is pretty much like WI, but I think they need a permission slip to carry openly or concealed.

http://handgunlaw.us/states/iowa.pdf

 

[Brendon .45]

Iowa honors permits from all states.

For more details, here's ONE source of info: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/iowa.pdf

I also like the smartphone app "CCW - Concealed Carry 50 State" by Workman Consulting https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ryan.ccw&hl=en
This one updates farily regularly, and I haven't found any conflicting info when comparing to Handgunlaw.us. It also contains links that will take you directly to the state's own websites for more info.

 

[Sorcice]

Ok cool so I should be fine with my wi ccl.

 

[carpman15]

Ok cool so I should be fine with my wi ccl.

thanks for asking i will be going through iowa in a few weeks and visit girl friends family once in a while over there and good to know what is needed etc

 

[TaurusToter]

Definitely research it. There are a few more restrictions that you will need to be aware of (that magical bubble around school zones is back, and you'll end up in trouble if you are carrying)

Research it carefully. Both http://www.handgunlaw.us/ and the https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ryan.ccw&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInJ5YW4uY2N3Il0 Droid app are nice additions.

 

[carpman15]

Definitely research it. There are a few more restrictions that you will need to be aware of (that magical bubble around school zones is back, and you'll end up in trouble if you are carrying)

Research it carefully. Both http://www.handgunlaw.us/ and the https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ryan.ccw&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInJ5YW4uY2N3Il0 Droid app are nice additions.

even with a ccw card you have to avoid school zones?????

 

[TaurusToter]

In most cases, yes. Definitely double check before you go.

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[apjonas]

Here's An Idea

Instead of pursuing dangerous (and unconstitutional) laws like mandatory recognition, let's get Congress to amend 18 USC 921-922 to authorize states that recognize permits from elsewhere to make the 1000' bubble ok for holders of those permits. States can already make school grounds off limits despite the federal exception for resident permitee, why not let their judgment prevail on out of state license holders?

 

[hermannr]

Instead of pursuing dangerous (and unconstitutional) laws like mandatory recognition, let's get Congress to amend 18 USC 921-922 to authorize states that recognize permits from elsewhere to make the 1000' bubble ok for holders of those permits. States can already make school grounds off limits despite the federal exception for resident permitee, why not let their judgment prevail on out of state license holders?

NO No No...Work on you cangress man to just get rid of that bubblegum! If your congressman won't, get another one.

 

[TyGuy]

If only there was a way not to have to worry about such questions. Something like a national reciprocity law. ;-)

 

[amaixner]

Definitely research it. There are a few more restrictions that you will need to be aware of (that magical bubble around school zones is back, and you'll end up in trouble if you are carrying)

This is absolutely not correct, and reflects an incorrect reading/understanding of the way the law is written in Iowa. The so-called "gun free school zone" only applies if one is committing a crime, and is only a penalty enhancer, and has no penalty in and of itself. Only the real property of a school matters in Iowa.

 

[protias]

This is absolutely not correct, and reflects an incorrect reading/understanding of the way the law is written in Iowa. The so-called "gun free school zone" only applies if one is committing a crime, and is only a penalty enhancer, and has no penalty in and of itself. Only the real property of a school matters in Iowa.

In IA, but not according to the federal government.

 

[apjonas]

Not a Panacea

If only there was a way not to have to worry about such questions. Something like a national reciprocity law. ;-)

A national reciprocity law would not negate the GFSZ nor any other federal law. It also doesn't impact state laws on cc other than eligibility (a state that prohibits carry within 50' of hot dog stands could enforce that restriction the new federal law notwithstanding). The version that I read also does not apply to a state (only IL now) that prohibits cc. Illinois is difficulty to avoid when traveling cross country anywhere north of about 35 degrees. You can bet that several other states (NY, MD, NJ, HA, for starters) would abandon their permit systems, outlawing cc except for certain "officials" - and of course, everybody with a connection could be named the fifth secretary to the governor for public security at $1/year. This is addition to national reciprocity serving to legitimize Congress' "authority" to regulate carry - of any kind. Why not just turn the states into subunits of the central government? Everything would be nice and uniform..and subject to the prevailing wind in Washington. I gotta think that national reciprocity has very little practical impact on most people, it's just a symbolic battle for most. Really - how is you life going to be changed with national recognition of permits?

 

[Big Dipper]

In IA, but not according to the federal government.

So, I would like to know has anyone (in the whole country) ever been convicted of a Federal GFSZ violation by itself (in other words not in connection with some other felony)?

In some jurisdictions spitting on the street or sidewalk is still an offense, but one that is never enforced.

 

[protias]

So, I would like to know has anyone (in the whole country) ever been convicted of a Federal GFSZ violation by itself (in other words not in connection with some other felony)?

In some jurisdictions spitting on the street or sidewalk is still an offense, but one that is never enforced.

Outside of committing another felony, not that I'm aware of.

 

[Krusty]

Gfsz...

Here's something I found in a search...

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/future/landmark_us.html

 

[shawn wade]

This is absolutely not correct, and reflects an incorrect reading/understanding of the way the law is written in Iowa. The so-called "gun free school zone" only applies if one is committing a crime, and is only a penalty enhancer, and has no penalty in and of itself. Only the real property of a school matters in Iowa.

Also a permitted person can carry on school grounds in Iowa with permission of the school administrator, but I can't picture them giving permission.

 

[MKEgal]

You'd probably get better response (and from people who have to live with the laws) if this were in the Iowa forum.

 

[Tucker6900]

Definitely research it. There are a few more restrictions that you will need to be aware of (that magical bubble around school zones is back, and you'll end up in trouble if you are carrying)

Research it carefully. Both http://www.handgunlaw.us/ and the https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ryan.ccw&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInJ5YW4uY2N3Il0 Droid app are nice additions.

Cite please?

The 1000ft zone is nothing more than a penalty enhancer. Carrying with 1000 is fine, stay off of real property...

IANAL and this advice is advice only.....
You can carry just about anywhere in Iowa. Concealed or otherwise, except for schools or federal property. If a business is posted no guns, those signs hold no weight of law and are enter at your own risk, as private property rules apply. I have open carried practically everywhere in the Washington/Iowa City/Coralville area without a problem.