How to Purchase a Gun in Iowa
Iowa has no mandatory waiting period. That means you can walk into a gun store, buy a shotgun, and be home in time to miss your spouse asking, “What’s in the bag?” The dealer might chuckle and say, “Still faster than your Amazon delivery.”
However, if you’re 18 to 20 years old, you can only buy long guns from dealers. Handguns? Nope—you have to wait until you’re 21, because apparently, at 18 you can vote, fight in wars, and buy a rifle, but a handgun is too much responsibility. It’s like telling a teenager: “Sure, drive a car, but Don’t touch the cupholder—it’s dangerous.”