Tucker6900
Regular Member
Over that last couple years, I have been studying Iowa Code 724. A question has been asked about a certain section that seems to go against the argument that we MUST have a permit to carry.
This section is somewhat confusing to me. In 724.4, it states:
It seems to me that the two sections contradict each other when it comes to mode of carry. 724.4 says that whether or not the firearm is concealed, you need a permit. But 724.5 says you only need a permit to conceal. So, given what we know of the laws here, what do the rest of you think?
724.5 Duty to carry permit to carry weapons.
A person armed with a revolver, pistol, or pocket billy concealed upon the person shall have
in the person’s immediate possession the permit provided for in section 724.4, subsection 4,
paragraph “i”, and shall produce the permit for inspection at the request of a peace officer.
Failure to so produce a permit is a simple misdemeanor.
This section is somewhat confusing to me. In 724.4, it states:
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who goes armed with a dangerous
weapon concealed on or about the person, or who, within the limits of any city, goes armed
with a pistol or revolver, or any loaded firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, or
who knowingly carries or transports in a vehicle a pistol or revolver, commits an aggravated
misdemeanor.
It seems to me that the two sections contradict each other when it comes to mode of carry. 724.4 says that whether or not the firearm is concealed, you need a permit. But 724.5 says you only need a permit to conceal. So, given what we know of the laws here, what do the rest of you think?