Iowa/Texas concealed carry reciprocity agreement

Here is a response from DesMoines, IA governor's office.

Subject: RE: TX CHL


May 23, 2013

ATTN: Name Blocked for privacy purposes

Yes, Iowa recognizes the Texas CHL. Iowa law provides for universal recognition. As a matter of law, any valid permit or license to carry issued by any state is recognized as an Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons, but only if the permit or license is held by a person who is not a resident of Iowa.



Ross Loder, Bureau Chief
Program Services Bureau, Administrative Services Division
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

And another...looks like Texas DPS is behind the times knowing it's own laws.

ANSWER: Iowa law has not changed in this regard. An Iowa carry permit still allows for the concealed or open carrying of handguns,
rifles, and shotguns, excluding those classified by Iowa law as offensive weapons (federal NFA or Class 3). An Iowa carry permit also
allows the concealed carrying of other non-firearm dangerous weapons such as knives with blades in excess of five inches, switchblade

knives, Tasers/stun guns, or any other dangerous weapon. NOTE: Non-firearm dangerous weapons may be carried openly without a
permit. Non-firearm dangerous weapons may also be regulated by local ordinance that is more stringent than Iowa law.




QUESTION: Does my Iowa permit to carry allow me to have a loaded firearm anywhere in my vehicle?




ANSWER: Yes. You may carry a loaded handgun, rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle; however this does not apply to snowmobiles or



all-terrain vehicles (see Iowa Department of Natural Resources: Iowa Hunting Laws and Weapons Permit Applicability)


QUESTION: Does an Iowa permit to carry allow me to carry a firearm during certain restricted hunting seasons or while in state parks?


Answer: Check the following link to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: Iowa Hunting Laws and Weapons Permit Applicability


QUESTION: If I am stopped by a law enforcement officer in Iowa, am I required to declare that I am carrying a loaded firearm?




ANSWER: No, but it is really good idea. Iowa law does not require such a declaration; however, as a safety measure for both the
permit holder and the officer, making such a declaration voluntarily is recommended and encouraged.



QUESTION: Will my Iowa driver’s license be flagged to indicate that I have an Iowa permit to carry?




ANSWER: No. Iowa law does not provide for this.




QUESTION: Can fingerprints be collected in conjunction with submittal of an application for a permit?




ANSWER: If an issuing officer encounters a situation that involves a dispute related to the identity of an applicant or a conviction that is
attributed to an applicant, the submission of fingerprints may be the most expedient method to clear up the dispute regarding identity
or criminal history. Fingerprints might also help to accelerate the process of an appeal to the FBI of a denial based on a NICS check.



QUESTION: I live in another state. Can I get an Iowa nonprofessional permit to carry weapons?




ANSWER: No. Iowa nonprofessional permits to carry weapons will only be issued to qualified Iowa residents. Nonresidents will still be
able to apply for professional permits to carry weapons if needed for employment related reasons.



QUESTION: I live in another state. Will Iowa honor my concealed weapon permit issued in another state?




ANSWER: Iowa will honor any valid carry permit issued by any other state and will grant all privileges to such permit holders as those
granted to Iowa residents including the concealed or open carrying of a firearm (excluding those classified by Iowa law as offensive
weapons (federal NFA or Class 3)) and the concealed carrying of other non-firearm dangerous weapons such as knives with blades in
excess of five inches, switchblade knives, Tasers/stun guns, or any other dangerous weapon. Non-firearm dangerous weapons may be
carried openly without a permit. Non-firearm dangerous weapons may also be regulated by local ordinance that is more stringent than
Iowa law. You do not have to be a resident of the state from which your permit was issued. However, an Iowa resident may only carry
with an Iowa issued permit.



QUESTION: My state requires a reciprocity agreement before it can recognize an out-of-state permit. Will Iowa enter into such a
reciprocity agreement?



ANSWER: No. Iowa law does not provide for entering into reciprocity agreements with states that require them. Iowa will honor any

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Thanks SW for the info. I just had to find out for sure...so I went a lookin.