Iowa HF924 lowers the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18.

Iowa HF924 revises state law to lower the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18. This bill amends the Code to reflect the new age limit for professional and nonprofessional permits. It also modifies the scope of liability for parents, guardians, or spouses who allow minors to possess firearms under direct supervision. Effective July 1, 2025, the changes aim to align the age requirements for weapon acquisition and carrying with the new legal age of 18.

Iowa HF924 lowers the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18.

Iowa HF924 revises state law to lower the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons from 21 to 18. This bill amends the Code to reflect the new age limit for professional and nonprofessional permits. It also modifies the scope of liability for parents, guardians, or spouses who allow minors to possess firearms under direct supervision. Effective July 1, 2025, the changes aim to align the age requirements for weapon acquisition and carrying with the new legal age of 18.