Summary of Changes to Iowa's gun laws take effect next week

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Next week, Iowa will no longer require state permits to buy handguns or carry firearms in most public places. This change will result in more frequent background checks.

• 00:00:00 Starting next week, Iowans will no longer need state permits to buy handguns or carry firearms in most public places. In the past, Iowans needed to get permits from their local sheriff's office to do that. Instead, come next week that step will be optional. This change will result in more frequent background checks.