Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed HF-924 into law, lowering the age limit for Iowa gun owners to purchase and carry a firearm to 18.
Bullet Points: Gun owners argued that we send young men to war at 18, and if we are willing to do that as a country, what’s the point of keeping the current age limit at 21?
- Approximately 30 states have an age limit of 18 for carrying a handgun, though some states may require a permit.
- The law will not take effect until July 1.
- Pro-gun advocates said that legal adults should have all their rights, including self-defense.
- Gun grabbers said it would make society less safe.
Gun Owner Takeaway: Gun control advocates are going to complain and fearmonger about the new Iowa law.
Does everyone remember the doom and gloom scenarios when Idaho passed Constitutional Carry? Nothing happened, as we predicted.
So, don’t sweat it, Iowa. You’ll be just fine.