Gov. Reynolds signs bill lowering minimum age to own and carry handguns
Published: Apr. 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM CDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill lowering the minimum age to own and carry a handgun in Iowa.
Starting July 1, 18-year-olds can own and carry pistols, revolvers, and ammunition.
It is already legal for 18-year-olds to buy long guns, such as rifles or shotguns.
Supporters of the bill argue laws preventing 18-year-olds from having guns are discriminatory.
Critics, on the other hand, say this could lead to an increase in gun violence.
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