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Amend House File 654 as follows:
1. By striking everything after the enacting clause and
inserting:
<DIVISION I
Firearms, ammunition, or dangerous weapons — DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS and other detention facilities — publicly
accessible PARKING LOTS
Section 1. Section 719.7, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code
2023, is amended to read as follows:
a. Knowingly introduces contraband into, or onto, the
grounds of a secure facility for the detention or custody
of juveniles, detention facility, jail, community-based
correctional facility, correctional institution, or institution
under the management of the department of corrections. This
paragraph does not prohibit the otherwise lawful carrying,
transportation, or possession of a firearm or ammunition if
the firearm or ammunition remains out of sight and inside a
locked vehicle on the real property comprising the publicly
accessible, nonsecure parking lot of the facility, jail, or
institution.
Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 724.4F Dangerous weapons in publicly
accessible parking lots.
1. A person may carry, transport, or possess a dangerous
weapon in a privately owned motor vehicle on the real property
comprising a publicly accessible, nonsecure parking lot that
is operated by the state or a county, city, or township in the
state if the carrying, transportation, or possession of the
dangerous weapon is otherwise lawful under the laws of this
state and if the dangerous weapon remains out of sight and
inside a locked vehicle on the real property when the vehicle
is unoccupied.
2. This section does not apply to a parking lot at a
facility, including an armory, owned or operated by the
national guard.
3. For purposes of this section, “facility” and “national
guard” mean the same as defined in section 29A.1.
Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION II
FIREARMS IN VEHICLES TRANSPORTING FOSTER CHILDREN
Sec. 4. Section 237.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding the
following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION. 11. Rules of the department shall not
prohibit the otherwise lawful carrying, transportation, or
possession of a firearm, regardless of whether the firearm is
loaded, in motor vehicles used to transport a child in foster
care.
DIVISION III
FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
Sec. 5. NEW SECTION. 285.17 Weapons in school vehicles
transporting pupils.
When transportation is provided pursuant to this chapter,
a driver shall not permit firearms or other weapons, nor
ammunition, to be carried in the passenger compartment of any
school vehicle transporting pupils except when the school
district or nonpublic school authorizes or directs a person
to carry, transport, or possess a firearm, other weapon, or
ammunition in the school vehicle.
Sec. 6. Section 724.4B, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended
by adding the following new paragraphs:
NEW PARAGRAPH. i. A person, whether a driver or passenger
and including a person authorized or directed pursuant to
section 285.17, while the person is dropping off or picking
up from a school a student, staff member, or other person
having business at the school, or while the person is making
a delivery or pickup at a school, who has in the person’s
possession a valid permit to carry weapons issued pursuant
to section 724.7, while going armed with, carrying, or
transporting a concealed pistol or revolver if the concealed
pistol or revolver remains in the vehicle and the vehicle
remains on the portion of the grounds of the school that
comprises its driveways and parking areas. The vehicle shall
be locked when unattended.
NEW PARAGRAPH. j. A person who can provide proof of
satisfying the requirements of 18 U.S.C.§926C.
Sec. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION IV
dangerous WEAPONS IN VEHICLES AT REGENTS UNIVERSITIES AND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Sec. 8. NEW SECTION. 260C.14B Limitation on authority —
dangerous weapons.
The board of directors of a community college shall comply
with the requirements of section 724.8C regarding policies and
rules relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession
of dangerous weapons, as defined in section 702.7, in a
personal vehicle on the grounds of the community college.
Sec. 9. NEW SECTION. 262.9E Limitation on authority —
dangerous weapons.
The state board of regents shall comply with the
requirements of section 724.8C regarding policies and rules
relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of
dangerous weapons, as defined in section 702.7, in a personal
vehicle on the grounds of a university under the control of the
state board of regents.
Sec. 10. NEW SECTION. 724.8C Limitation on authority —
dangerous weapons — public universities and community colleges.
1. The governing board of a university under the control
of the state board of regents as provided in chapter 262
or a community college under the jurisdiction of a board
of directors for a merged area as provided in chapter 260C
shall not adopt or enforce any policy or rule that prohibits
the carrying, transportation, or possession of any dangerous
weapon, as defined in section 702.7, in a locked, personal
vehicle on the grounds of such a college or university if the
dangerous weapon is not visible from outside of the vehicle
and such carrying, transportation, or possession is not
otherwise prohibited under this chapter. A governing board
of a university or community college shall be immune from
any claim, cause of action, or lawsuit by a person seeking
damages that are alleged, directly or indirectly, as a result
of any concealed dangerous weapon brought onto the grounds of
a university or college campus by a person pursuant to this
section.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to any of the following:
a. A peace officer or other law enforcement officer who is
required to carry weapons.
b. A person specifically authorized in advance in writing
by the president of the university or community college
to possess, display, or use a weapon on the university or
community college property for a limited purpose consistent
with the university’s or community college’s mission. Such
purposes include providing campus security, including armed
security staff, and the use and storage of weapons as part
of the university’s or community college’s criminal justice
program or competitive sports shooting program sponsored by the
university or community college.
c. The possession and use of knives for the purpose of
cooking in housing provided or sponsored by the university
or college or in the university’s or college’s culinary arts
program.
DIVISION V
INSURANCE COVERAGE — firearms on school grounds
Sec. 11. NEW SECTION. 515.80 Nondenial of property and
casualty insurance — schools.
1. For purposes of this section, unless the context
otherwise requires:
a. “Authorized insurer” means an insurer authorized by
the commissioner of insurance to write property and casualty
insurance under a certificate of authority issued by the
commissioner to transact insurance in this state.
b. “School” means a public or nonpublic school as defined
in section 280.2.
2. No later than December 31, 2023, the commissioner of
insurance shall adopt rules that prohibit an authorized insurer
from denying property and casualty insurance to a school
based solely on the presence of a person authorized under
section 724.4B, subsection 2, going armed with, carrying, or
transporting a firearm on the grounds of a school.
3. The rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance under
subsection 2 shall apply to all authorized insurers that, on or
after January 1, 2024, deliver, issue for delivery, continue,
or renew a property and casualty contract in this state for a
school.
DIVISION VI
guns IN VEHICLES ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
Sec. 12. Section 805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph q, Code
2023, is amended by striking the paragraph.
Sec. 13. REPEAL. Section 483A.36, Code 2023, is repealed.
Sec. 14. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION VII
CARRYING FIREARMS ON SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
Sec. 15. Section 321G.13, subsection 2, Code 2023, is
amended to read as follows:
2. a. A person shall not operate or ride a snowmobile with
a firearm in the person’s possession unless it is unloaded and
enclosed in a carrying case, except as otherwise provided.
However, a nonambulatory person may carry an uncased and
unloaded firearm while operating or riding a snowmobile.
b. (1) A person may operate or ride a snowmobile with a
loaded firearm, whether concealed or not, without a permit to
carry weapons, if the person operates or rides on land owned,
possessed, or rented by the person and the person’s conduct is
otherwise lawful.
(2) A person may operate or ride a snowmobile with a loaded
pistol or revolver, whether concealed or not, if the person is
operating or riding the snowmobile on land that is not owned,
possessed, or rented by the person, and the person’s conduct is
otherwise lawful.
c. A person shall not discharge a firearm while on a
snowmobile, except that a nonambulatory person may discharge a
firearm from a snowmobile while lawfully hunting if the person
is not operating or riding a moving snowmobile.
Sec. 16. Section 321I.14, subsection 2, Code 2023, is
amended to read as follows:
2. a. A person shall not operate or ride an all-terrain
vehicle with a firearm in the person’s possession unless it is
unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, except as otherwise
provided. However, a nonambulatory person may carry an uncased
and unloaded firearm while operating or riding an all-terrain
vehicle.
b. (1) A person may operate or ride an all-terrain vehicle
with a loaded firearm, whether concealed or not, without a
permit to carry weapons, if the person operates or rides on
land owned, possessed, or rented by the person and the person’s
conduct is otherwise lawful.
(2) A person may operate or ride an all-terrain vehicle with
a loaded pistol or revolver, whether concealed or not, if the
person is operating or riding the all-terrain vehicle on land
that is not owned, possessed, or rented by the person, and the
person’s conduct is otherwise lawful.
c. A person shall not discharge a firearm while on an
all-terrain vehicle, except that a nonambulatory person may
discharge a firearm from an all-terrain vehicle while lawfully
hunting if the person is not operating or riding a moving
all-terrain vehicle.
Sec. 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION VIII
FIREARMS ON PROPERTIES LICENSED TO CONDUCT GAMBLING GAMES OR
SPORTS WAGERING
Sec. 18. NEW SECTION. 99D.7A Limitations on rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to section 99D.7 shall not prohibit a
licensee from authorizing a person to possess a firearm on the
licensee’s property. This section does not prohibit a licensee
from adopting a policy limiting the possession of firearms on
the licensee’s property.
DIVISION IX
eligibility to carry weapons
Sec. 19. Section 724.8B, Code 2023, is amended to read as
follows:
724.8B Persons ineligible to carry dangerous weapons.
1. a. A person determined to be who is ineligible to
receive a permit to carry weapons under section 724.8,
subsection 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, a person who illegally possesses a
controlled substance included in chapter 124, subchapter II, or
a person who is committing an indictable offense is prohibited
from carrying dangerous weapons.
b. A person whose most recent application for a permit
to carry weapons has been denied due to the person being
ineligible for such a permit under section 724.8, subsection 2
or 3, is prohibited from carrying dangerous weapons.
c. A person whose permit to carry weapons or permit to
acquire pistols and revolvers has been revoked or suspended is
prohibited from carrying dangerous weapons unless or until the
person’s permit has been reinstated or the person has applied
for and been granted a new permit under the provisions of this
chapter.
d. Unless otherwise provided by law, a person who violates
this section commits a serious misdemeanor.
2. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the
otherwise lawful possession, transportation, or transfer of
firearms or other weapons.
3. a. This section shall not be construed to prohibit
the following persons from conducting activities listed in
paragraph “b” if the person is not otherwise prohibited by
section 724.26, federal law, or a court order from shipping,
transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm:
(1) A person determined to be ineligible to carry dangerous
weapons only under section 724.8, subsection 5.
(2) A person whose permit to carry weapons or permit to
acquire pistols and revolvers has been suspended or revoked.
(3) A person whose application for a permit to carry weapons
or a permit to acquire pistols and revolvers has been denied.
b. A person who, pursuant to paragraph “a”, is not
prohibited may do any of the following:
(1) Go armed with a dangerous weapon in the person’s own
dwelling or place of business, or on land owned, possessed, or
rented by the person.
(2) For any lawful purpose carry an unloaded pistol,
revolver, or other firearm inside a closed and fastened
container or securely wrapped package that is too large to be
concealed on the person.
(3) For any lawful purpose carry or transport an unloaded
pistol, revolver, or other firearm in a vehicle or common
carrier inside a closed and fastened container or securely
wrapped package that is too large to be concealed on the person
or carry or transport an unloaded pistol, revolver, or other
firearm inside a cargo or luggage compartment where the pistol,
revolver, or other firearm will not be readily accessible to
any person riding in the vehicle or common carrier.
(4) Carry a firearm while the person is lawfully engaged in
target practice on a range designed for that purpose or while
actually engaged in lawful hunting.
(5) Carry a knife, bow, crossbow, or other implement used in
hunting or fishing, while actually engaged in lawful hunting
or fishing.
(6) For any lawful purpose carry a firearm while remaining
outside the limits of any city and the firearm is not
concealed.
(7) For any lawful purpose carry a knife, regardless of
whether the knife is concealed, if the length of the blade does
not exceed five inches.
Sec. 20. Section 724.15, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code
2023, is amended by striking the paragraph.
Sec. 21. Section 724.16, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, are
amended to read as follows:
1. A person shall not transfer a firearm to another person
if the person knows or reasonably should know that the other
person is ineligible to possess carry dangerous weapons
pursuant to section 724.8B, is intoxicated as provided under
the conditions set out in section 321J.2, subsection 1, or is
prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm under section
724.26 or federal law.
2. A person shall not loan or rent a firearm to another
person for temporary use during lawful activities if the
person knows or reasonably should know that the other person
is ineligible to possess carry dangerous weapons pursuant to
section 724.8B, is intoxicated as provided under the conditions
set out in section 321J.2, subsection 1, or is prohibited from
receiving or possessing a firearm under section 724.26 or
federal law.
Sec. 22. REPEAL. Section 724.31A, Code 2023, is repealed.>
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1. By striking everything after the enacting clause and
inserting:
<DIVISION I
Firearms, ammunition, or dangerous weapons — DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS and other detention facilities — publicly
accessible PARKING LOTS
Section 1. Section 719.7, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code
2023, is amended to read as follows:
a. Knowingly introduces contraband into, or onto, the
grounds of a secure facility for the detention or custody
of juveniles, detention facility, jail, community-based
correctional facility, correctional institution, or institution
under the management of the department of corrections. This
paragraph does not prohibit the otherwise lawful carrying,
transportation, or possession of a firearm or ammunition if
the firearm or ammunition remains out of sight and inside a
locked vehicle on the real property comprising the publicly
accessible, nonsecure parking lot of the facility, jail, or
institution.
Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 724.4F Dangerous weapons in publicly
accessible parking lots.
1. A person may carry, transport, or possess a dangerous
weapon in a privately owned motor vehicle on the real property
comprising a publicly accessible, nonsecure parking lot that
is operated by the state or a county, city, or township in the
state if the carrying, transportation, or possession of the
dangerous weapon is otherwise lawful under the laws of this
state and if the dangerous weapon remains out of sight and
inside a locked vehicle on the real property when the vehicle
is unoccupied.
2. This section does not apply to a parking lot at a
facility, including an armory, owned or operated by the
national guard.
3. For purposes of this section, “facility” and “national
guard” mean the same as defined in section 29A.1.
Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION II
FIREARMS IN VEHICLES TRANSPORTING FOSTER CHILDREN
Sec. 4. Section 237.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding the
following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION. 11. Rules of the department shall not
prohibit the otherwise lawful carrying, transportation, or
possession of a firearm, regardless of whether the firearm is
loaded, in motor vehicles used to transport a child in foster
care.
DIVISION III
FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
Sec. 5. NEW SECTION. 285.17 Weapons in school vehicles
transporting pupils.
When transportation is provided pursuant to this chapter,
a driver shall not permit firearms or other weapons, nor
ammunition, to be carried in the passenger compartment of any
school vehicle transporting pupils except when the school
district or nonpublic school authorizes or directs a person
to carry, transport, or possess a firearm, other weapon, or
ammunition in the school vehicle.
Sec. 6. Section 724.4B, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended
by adding the following new paragraphs:
NEW PARAGRAPH. i. A person, whether a driver or passenger
and including a person authorized or directed pursuant to
section 285.17, while the person is dropping off or picking
up from a school a student, staff member, or other person
having business at the school, or while the person is making
a delivery or pickup at a school, who has in the person’s
possession a valid permit to carry weapons issued pursuant
to section 724.7, while going armed with, carrying, or
transporting a concealed pistol or revolver if the concealed
pistol or revolver remains in the vehicle and the vehicle
remains on the portion of the grounds of the school that
comprises its driveways and parking areas. The vehicle shall
be locked when unattended.
NEW PARAGRAPH. j. A person who can provide proof of
satisfying the requirements of 18 U.S.C.§926C.
Sec. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION IV
dangerous WEAPONS IN VEHICLES AT REGENTS UNIVERSITIES AND
COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Sec. 8. NEW SECTION. 260C.14B Limitation on authority —
dangerous weapons.
The board of directors of a community college shall comply
with the requirements of section 724.8C regarding policies and
rules relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession
of dangerous weapons, as defined in section 702.7, in a
personal vehicle on the grounds of the community college.
Sec. 9. NEW SECTION. 262.9E Limitation on authority —
dangerous weapons.
The state board of regents shall comply with the
requirements of section 724.8C regarding policies and rules
relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of
dangerous weapons, as defined in section 702.7, in a personal
vehicle on the grounds of a university under the control of the
state board of regents.
Sec. 10. NEW SECTION. 724.8C Limitation on authority —
dangerous weapons — public universities and community colleges.
1. The governing board of a university under the control
of the state board of regents as provided in chapter 262
or a community college under the jurisdiction of a board
of directors for a merged area as provided in chapter 260C
shall not adopt or enforce any policy or rule that prohibits
the carrying, transportation, or possession of any dangerous
weapon, as defined in section 702.7, in a locked, personal
vehicle on the grounds of such a college or university if the
dangerous weapon is not visible from outside of the vehicle
and such carrying, transportation, or possession is not
otherwise prohibited under this chapter. A governing board
of a university or community college shall be immune from
any claim, cause of action, or lawsuit by a person seeking
damages that are alleged, directly or indirectly, as a result
of any concealed dangerous weapon brought onto the grounds of
a university or college campus by a person pursuant to this
section.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to any of the following:
a. A peace officer or other law enforcement officer who is
required to carry weapons.
b. A person specifically authorized in advance in writing
by the president of the university or community college
to possess, display, or use a weapon on the university or
community college property for a limited purpose consistent
with the university’s or community college’s mission. Such
purposes include providing campus security, including armed
security staff, and the use and storage of weapons as part
of the university’s or community college’s criminal justice
program or competitive sports shooting program sponsored by the
university or community college.
c. The possession and use of knives for the purpose of
cooking in housing provided or sponsored by the university
or college or in the university’s or college’s culinary arts
program.
DIVISION V
INSURANCE COVERAGE — firearms on school grounds
Sec. 11. NEW SECTION. 515.80 Nondenial of property and
casualty insurance — schools.
1. For purposes of this section, unless the context
otherwise requires:
a. “Authorized insurer” means an insurer authorized by
the commissioner of insurance to write property and casualty
insurance under a certificate of authority issued by the
commissioner to transact insurance in this state.
b. “School” means a public or nonpublic school as defined
in section 280.2.
2. No later than December 31, 2023, the commissioner of
insurance shall adopt rules that prohibit an authorized insurer
from denying property and casualty insurance to a school
based solely on the presence of a person authorized under
section 724.4B, subsection 2, going armed with, carrying, or
transporting a firearm on the grounds of a school.
3. The rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance under
subsection 2 shall apply to all authorized insurers that, on or
after January 1, 2024, deliver, issue for delivery, continue,
or renew a property and casualty contract in this state for a
school.
DIVISION VI
guns IN VEHICLES ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
Sec. 12. Section 805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph q, Code
2023, is amended by striking the paragraph.
Sec. 13. REPEAL. Section 483A.36, Code 2023, is repealed.
Sec. 14. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION VII
CARRYING FIREARMS ON SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
Sec. 15. Section 321G.13, subsection 2, Code 2023, is
amended to read as follows:
2. a. A person shall not operate or ride a snowmobile with
a firearm in the person’s possession unless it is unloaded and
enclosed in a carrying case, except as otherwise provided.
However, a nonambulatory person may carry an uncased and
unloaded firearm while operating or riding a snowmobile.
b. (1) A person may operate or ride a snowmobile with a
loaded firearm, whether concealed or not, without a permit to
carry weapons, if the person operates or rides on land owned,
possessed, or rented by the person and the person’s conduct is
otherwise lawful.
(2) A person may operate or ride a snowmobile with a loaded
pistol or revolver, whether concealed or not, if the person is
operating or riding the snowmobile on land that is not owned,
possessed, or rented by the person, and the person’s conduct is
otherwise lawful.
c. A person shall not discharge a firearm while on a
snowmobile, except that a nonambulatory person may discharge a
firearm from a snowmobile while lawfully hunting if the person
is not operating or riding a moving snowmobile.
Sec. 16. Section 321I.14, subsection 2, Code 2023, is
amended to read as follows:
2. a. A person shall not operate or ride an all-terrain
vehicle with a firearm in the person’s possession unless it is
unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, except as otherwise
provided. However, a nonambulatory person may carry an uncased
and unloaded firearm while operating or riding an all-terrain
vehicle.
b. (1) A person may operate or ride an all-terrain vehicle
with a loaded firearm, whether concealed or not, without a
permit to carry weapons, if the person operates or rides on
land owned, possessed, or rented by the person and the person’s
conduct is otherwise lawful.
(2) A person may operate or ride an all-terrain vehicle with
a loaded pistol or revolver, whether concealed or not, if the
person is operating or riding the all-terrain vehicle on land
that is not owned, possessed, or rented by the person, and the
person’s conduct is otherwise lawful.
c. A person shall not discharge a firearm while on an
all-terrain vehicle, except that a nonambulatory person may
discharge a firearm from an all-terrain vehicle while lawfully
hunting if the person is not operating or riding a moving
all-terrain vehicle.
Sec. 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION VIII
FIREARMS ON PROPERTIES LICENSED TO CONDUCT GAMBLING GAMES OR
SPORTS WAGERING
Sec. 18. NEW SECTION. 99D.7A Limitations on rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to section 99D.7 shall not prohibit a
licensee from authorizing a person to possess a firearm on the
licensee’s property. This section does not prohibit a licensee
from adopting a policy limiting the possession of firearms on
the licensee’s property.
DIVISION IX
eligibility to carry weapons
Sec. 19. Section 724.8B, Code 2023, is amended to read as
follows:
724.8B Persons ineligible to carry dangerous weapons.
1. a. A person determined to be who is ineligible to
receive a permit to carry weapons under section 724.8,
subsection 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, a person who illegally possesses a
controlled substance included in chapter 124, subchapter II, or
a person who is committing an indictable offense is prohibited
from carrying dangerous weapons.
b. A person whose most recent application for a permit
to carry weapons has been denied due to the person being
ineligible for such a permit under section 724.8, subsection 2
or 3, is prohibited from carrying dangerous weapons.
c. A person whose permit to carry weapons or permit to
acquire pistols and revolvers has been revoked or suspended is
prohibited from carrying dangerous weapons unless or until the
person’s permit has been reinstated or the person has applied
for and been granted a new permit under the provisions of this
chapter.
d. Unless otherwise provided by law, a person who violates
this section commits a serious misdemeanor.
2. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the
otherwise lawful possession, transportation, or transfer of
firearms or other weapons.
3. a. This section shall not be construed to prohibit
the following persons from conducting activities listed in
paragraph “b” if the person is not otherwise prohibited by
section 724.26, federal law, or a court order from shipping,
transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm:
(1) A person determined to be ineligible to carry dangerous
weapons only under section 724.8, subsection 5.
(2) A person whose permit to carry weapons or permit to
acquire pistols and revolvers has been suspended or revoked.
(3) A person whose application for a permit to carry weapons
or a permit to acquire pistols and revolvers has been denied.
b. A person who, pursuant to paragraph “a”, is not
prohibited may do any of the following:
(1) Go armed with a dangerous weapon in the person’s own
dwelling or place of business, or on land owned, possessed, or
rented by the person.
(2) For any lawful purpose carry an unloaded pistol,
revolver, or other firearm inside a closed and fastened
container or securely wrapped package that is too large to be
concealed on the person.
(3) For any lawful purpose carry or transport an unloaded
pistol, revolver, or other firearm in a vehicle or common
carrier inside a closed and fastened container or securely
wrapped package that is too large to be concealed on the person
or carry or transport an unloaded pistol, revolver, or other
firearm inside a cargo or luggage compartment where the pistol,
revolver, or other firearm will not be readily accessible to
any person riding in the vehicle or common carrier.
(4) Carry a firearm while the person is lawfully engaged in
target practice on a range designed for that purpose or while
actually engaged in lawful hunting.
(5) Carry a knife, bow, crossbow, or other implement used in
hunting or fishing, while actually engaged in lawful hunting
or fishing.
(6) For any lawful purpose carry a firearm while remaining
outside the limits of any city and the firearm is not
concealed.
(7) For any lawful purpose carry a knife, regardless of
whether the knife is concealed, if the length of the blade does
not exceed five inches.
Sec. 20. Section 724.15, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code
2023, is amended by striking the paragraph.
Sec. 21. Section 724.16, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, are
amended to read as follows:
1. A person shall not transfer a firearm to another person
if the person knows or reasonably should know that the other
person is ineligible to possess carry dangerous weapons
pursuant to section 724.8B, is intoxicated as provided under
the conditions set out in section 321J.2, subsection 1, or is
prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm under section
724.26 or federal law.
2. A person shall not loan or rent a firearm to another
person for temporary use during lawful activities if the
person knows or reasonably should know that the other person
is ineligible to possess carry dangerous weapons pursuant to
section 724.8B, is intoxicated as provided under the conditions
set out in section 321J.2, subsection 1, or is prohibited from
receiving or possessing a firearm under section 724.26 or
federal law.
Sec. 22. REPEAL. Section 724.31A, Code 2023, is repealed.>
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