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Iowa Law Lets Young Adults Carry Guns, Sparks Concerns

6/30/2025

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In Iowa, new laws allow 18 to 20-year-olds to own and carry guns, yet they still can't purchase from licensed dealers until they turn 21. Gun shop owner Kemlin Hart raises alarms about the risk of straw purchases, where guns are bought illegally for others. The law seeks to enable legal gifting of firearms among family members.

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In Iowa, new laws allow 18 to 20-year-olds to own and carry guns, yet they still can't purchase from licensed dealers until they turn 21. Gun shop owner Kemlin Hart raises alarms about the risk of straw purchases, where guns are bought illegally for others. The law seeks to enable legal gifting of firearms among family members.