Big changes are coming to Iowa s gun regulations.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law April 2 allowing people to buy and carry handguns in Iowa without first obtaining a permit, among other changes.
Reynolds and other Republicans say the law protects the 2nd Amendment rights of Iowa s law-abiding citizens. Democrats and gun violence prevention groups say it will roll back background checks on handgun sales between private citizens.
Here s what to know about the law:
The new gun law takes effect July 1
Until then, Iowans still need a permit to purchase or carry a handgun openly or concealed.
You can read the full text of the law, House File 756, here.
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