Posted: 7/26/2007 8:41:52 AM EDT
Oh boy, after reading through some of the threads I'm not too sure about this  I'm coming from Alaska. I've had CCW for 10 years, own tons of MG's, and now looking at moving to Cedar Rapids. I guess I can sell my MG's and live without them  But what about all my semi stuff? Any restrictions on weapon models, mags, ect? Registration? I see if I want to buy a new pistol I need a permit...guess I'll stock up before the move  BTW I'd be moving for family reasons & not a job reason. I do enjoy the state though, I was raised here & love to boat, fish, ect. Iowa has some really nice people, but these laws suck! |
About the MG's or any Class III item, talk to Booger-Hooker, he is one of our resident experts on that subject. Correct me if I'm wrong group, but pretty much if it is a semi auto, you are good to go in Iowa? I know that there is no limit on mag capacity. For your CCW, I don't know what it's like in Cedar Rapids on getting one. I would hope that since you have had one for 10 yrs it would be just a matter of taking a CCW course and you'll be able to get it. Welcome back to Iowa and welcome to the Iowa forums. |
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CCW are given by the Sheriff. I believe the sheriff of Linn county is going to retire soon, so I don't know what the new one will like or who it will be. Always glad to have another shooter. I lived in CR for 3 years when I did my undergrad. I may be able to help you out a little bit. |
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MGNiko I've seen many of your posts on the AK/HI forum and know that you have and enjoy your machineguns a lot. I am a member of a Class 3 FFL/SOT Corporation here in IA as well as another member who posts on here and another registering on ARFcom in about a week. Are you aware of "dual-state residency", ever thought about becoming a Class 3 FFL/SOT dealer or have friends that you can keep your machineguns at while you're here in Iowa? Preferably if you have friends in Nebraska as they're very pro NFA over there to the west of us. What kind of time frame are you talking about as far as leaving up there and moving down here? Hopefully you have some time before you're moving so we can see what some of your alternatives are to just selling off your NFA collection. I'll check over on the AK/HI forum and see if there is anymore info over there as far as your time frame on moving back here. Send me an IM if you want some more info or have any other questions about your NFA alternatives before moving back here and aren't comfortable about asking them here on a public forum. |
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Wisconsin looks to be about 75miles away and ok for NFA, would that be close enough to help/be with your family. If not you could find a place to store your NFA in WI and visit it as needed. Ask on the Iowa CCW forum, www.iowacarry.org/forums/ they will know if the sheriff in your area hands out permits, the CCW permit is also a handgun purchase permit, if no CCW for you then the Iowa permit bypasses the federal NICS check. |
Lived in CR for awhile myself, and if the above statement is true, things might change. Otherwise, the current Sheriff only issues if you can prove you have a need to carry "Large sums of money". A person's life is only worth $500 in Linn Co. He also prints a list of all CCPs in the local paper once a year. |
Glad to hear from you! So you're already moving right now or are you just coming back to look into things before you move? I'll send you an IM with my #'s so you can get ahold of me about your NFA toys ("investments") and work on some alternatives for you to check into. I wish you continued good luck on your drive from Alaska and will chatting with you soon. ETA: IM sent with contact info and also noticed from your original post that you asked about pistols and obtaining a permit. Permit to Purchase a handgun is much simpler than a CCW and is obtained from the Sheriff's office as well (around $13), it's good for a year and is needed to purchase from a retail establishment but not necessary to purchase from another individual from Iowa ("face to face")...if it's someone I don't know I request them to show me their Permit to Purchase if I'm selling them something just for my own peace of mind. YMMV 
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Getting a permit to purchase in Linn County is easy. Just fill out the application. They will do the background check and send you your permit in about 3 days. I just got my CCW in Linn County (Cedar Rapids area) as well. I filled out the application and they signed me up for the classroom session. In the reason for "justification" you must use the reason that you often carry large sums of cash. They will ask you how much and you must say at least $500. You must have a background check, pass the class, pass with at least a 70% at the range, get fingerprinted, and wait 3 days for your permit. It's not as hard as most people have said. But..... you have to state a reason you often carry large sums of cash. When you get your permit, it will state that you have to have a minimum of $500 on your person for the permit to be valid. They state right on the applilcation that self protection is not a good enough reason. It seems that protecting your cash is more important than protecting yours, or another persons, life. On another note, In Iowa, most semi autos are fine as long as you meet the minimum barrel lengths on carbines. 16" on rifles and 18" on shotguns. Just no NFA stuff unfortunately. Oh how I wish you could. Anyway, if you move, be safe and stay in touch. |
I can only imagine what the others look like that you're not selling yet.
