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General Category => National/Breaking News => Second Amendment => Topic started by: libertybele on April 03, 2021, 07:44:17 pm
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Iowa governor signs 'constitutional carry' bill that removes permit requirements for handguns
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Friday a law that loosens regulations on gun ownership by eliminating the need for a permit to buy or carry handguns in the state.
The new law takes effect July 1, with many calling it a "constitutional carry" bill.
"Today I signed legislation protecting the Second Amendment rights of Iowa’s law-abiding citizens while still preventing the sale of firearms to criminals and other dangerous individuals," Reynolds said in a statement Friday afternoon.
The Republican acknowledged that the bill will not stop "bad actors" from acquiring handguns, but that it will protect her citizens’ rights.................
https://www.foxnews.com/us/iowa-governor-constitutional-carry-permit-handguns
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I don't see how my state claims to be conservative and has not done this. I think the Sheriff lobby is the answer (it is their slush fund they enjoy using). Congrats Iowa.