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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Iowa, we recommend that you visit the Iowa Economic Development Authority website or IA Source Link's guidance on financial assistance for businesses.

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Description of Program and Relief

Extension of Deadlines for Permit to Carry and Acquire a Firearm

On March 20, 2020, the Governor of Iowa temporarily suspended expiration deadlines for professional and nonprofessional permits to carry and permits to acquire pistols or revolvers. The Governor also suspended regulations requiring personal delivery of applications for permits to acquire pistols or revolvers and directed each sheriff’s office to formulate and implement a procedure for accepting applications for permits to acquire pistols or revolvers and applications for permits to carry weapons that include in-person drop-off without in-person interactions, acceptance by mail, or electronic applications.

Government or Lead Agency

Governor of Iowa

Dates Available

Available as of March 20, 2020. No end date has yet been set.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information contact the Office of the Governor of Iowa at (515) 281-5211 or https://governor.iowa.gov/contact

List of Additional Information

For more information please visit:

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-additional-state-public-health-emergency-declaration-will-hold


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