Iowa governor signs 'constitutional carry' bill that removes permit requirements for handguns

[libertybele]

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

[Sighlass]

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.