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Senate lowers minimum age to carry handguns to 18 after contentious debate
Summary
House File 924 passed the Senate 33–14. The bill lowers the minimum age to obtain a permit to carry to 18 while keeping the permit‑to‑acquire threshold at 21; supporters cited constitutional rights and self‑defense, opponents cited safety data about young adults.
The Iowa Senate on April 7, 2025, passed House File 924 by a roll call of 33 ayes and 14 nays, lowering the minimum age to possess and carry handguns to 18 under specified permitting conditions.
Sponsor remarks and bill scope: Senator Ben Webster (R‑Scott), who floor managed the bill, said the measure changes the minimum age to acquire a carry…
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