I have a question, I've been skimming for some time now through Iowa Code and on these forums, and it is plain that a fair number of you know what you're talking about. So I've gotten two sides of the story when it comes to mere possession of a firearm. By which I mean, lawfully contained, as defined in Iowa Code 724.4 :: 4e. Which reads:
e. A person who for any lawful purpose carries an unloaded pistol, revolver, or other dangerous weapon inside a closed and fastened container or securely wrapped package which is too large to be concealed on the person.
I asked a couple of desk folk at the local Police Station if it was legal for me to transport my (technically my father's, as I am only 18) handgun, unloaded, secured, and in the trunk to a shooting range, to which they said, "No.". I am confused as later stated in section 724.15 :: 2e that
2. Any person who acquires ownership of a pistol or revolver shall not be required to obtain an annual permit if:
e. The person transferring the pistol or revolver and the person acquiring the pistol or revolver are related to one another within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity unless the person transferring the pistol or revolver knows that the person acquiring the pistol or revolver would be ineligible to obtain a permit.
I am eighteen, have never committed nor been convicted of a Felony, or crime of any sort for that matter, is it legal for me to transport the gun to the range for lawful purposes? I know that later on it says something about "under supervision of a adult twenty-one years or older, with consent of a parent/guardian", but I'm not certain if this trumps the lawful transport law, as I am a legal adult, and the firearm is "mine", as transferred to me by my father.
If I'm just reading the Code incorrectly, or am only reading what I want to see, please let me know.
Also: Do both OC and CC require a permit? I know for certain CC does, but I've heard conflicting arguments for either, any help is appreciated.
Phred
e. A person who for any lawful purpose carries an unloaded pistol, revolver, or other dangerous weapon inside a closed and fastened container or securely wrapped package which is too large to be concealed on the person.
I asked a couple of desk folk at the local Police Station if it was legal for me to transport my (technically my father's, as I am only 18) handgun, unloaded, secured, and in the trunk to a shooting range, to which they said, "No.". I am confused as later stated in section 724.15 :: 2e that
2. Any person who acquires ownership of a pistol or revolver shall not be required to obtain an annual permit if:
e. The person transferring the pistol or revolver and the person acquiring the pistol or revolver are related to one another within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity unless the person transferring the pistol or revolver knows that the person acquiring the pistol or revolver would be ineligible to obtain a permit.
I am eighteen, have never committed nor been convicted of a Felony, or crime of any sort for that matter, is it legal for me to transport the gun to the range for lawful purposes? I know that later on it says something about "under supervision of a adult twenty-one years or older, with consent of a parent/guardian", but I'm not certain if this trumps the lawful transport law, as I am a legal adult, and the firearm is "mine", as transferred to me by my father.
If I'm just reading the Code incorrectly, or am only reading what I want to see, please let me know.
Also: Do both OC and CC require a permit? I know for certain CC does, but I've heard conflicting arguments for either, any help is appreciated.
Phred