The Biden administration is proposing legislation to quickly remove firearms from people in crisis. (Photo by Logan Weaver via Unsplash) WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice will distribute model “red flag” legislation to states so they can enact laws that would allow courts to temporarily remove a firearm from an individual who is distressed, according to senior Biden … [Read more...] about Biden administration to suggest model ‘red flag’ gun laws for states
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Reynolds signs permitless carry, firearm industry immunity bills into law
State lawmakers have approved a bill allowing Iowans to buy and carry a handgun without a permit. (Photo by James Carroll/Getty Images Plus) Iowans will no longer need a permit to acquire or carry a handgun under legislation signed Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The law changes Iowa’s gun permitting requirements. Prior to this law, an individual would undergo a background check … [Read more...] about Reynolds signs permitless carry, firearm industry immunity bills into law
Bill to remove Iowa’s gun permit requirements advances quickly in House, Senate
Legislation removing permit requirements to buy and carry firearms is advancing in the Iowa Legislature. (Photo by Logan Weaver via Unsplash) A bill repealing Iowa’s gun permit requirements is advancing quickly through Iowa’s House and Senate ahead of a legislative deadline at the end of this week. Under the new bill, known as Senate Study Bill 1232 and House Study Bill 254, … [Read more...] about Bill to remove Iowa’s gun permit requirements advances quickly in House, Senate