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Iowa: Bill to Expand Second Amendment Rights Eligible for a Floor Vote

Monday, March 10, 2025

On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee passed House Study Bill 262, legislation that will lower the age to obtain a concealed carry permit to 18 years old. The bill now heads to the House floor where it is eligible for a vote.

Please use the 'take action' button below to tell your representative to vote YES and support this bill!

HSB 262: Currently, under Iowa law, an individual must be 21 years or older to apply for a non-professional concealed carry permit. HSB 262 would lower that age to 18 years old. Given that recent court rulings have stated 18-20-year-olds cannot be barred from carrying for self-defense, the Iowa legislature is proactively trying to address this issue.

Stay tuned to your inbox and the NRA-ILA website for updates on your Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage in Iowa.

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