Iowa HSB166 authorizes judicial officers to obtain a professional permit to carry weapons, requiring a proficiency examination.

Iowa HSB166 amends the Code to allow judicial officers to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons. The permit is valid through the holder's period of employment unless canceled. The sheriff may require the applicant to complete a proficiency examination, with standards not exceeding those for peace officers. The permit authorizes the holder to go armed anywhere in the state at all times, including on school grounds. The supreme court can impose additional training or requirements on permit holders.

Iowa HSB166 authorizes judicial officers to obtain a professional permit to carry weapons, requiring a proficiency examination.

Iowa HSB166 amends the Code to allow judicial officers to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons. The permit is valid through the holder's period of employment unless canceled. The sheriff may require the applicant to complete a proficiency examination, with standards not exceeding those for peace officers. The permit authorizes the holder to go armed anywhere in the state at all times, including on school grounds. The supreme court can impose additional training or requirements on permit holders.