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Weapon Permits
All permits are processed at the Muscatine County Jail at 400 Walnut Street in Muscatine, Iowa
Non-Professional Permit
A Non-Professional Permit to Carry (PDF) authorizes the permit holder to carry weapons with no restrictions as set by the Iowa Code. A Non-Professional Permit to Carry is valid for 5 years from the issuing date.Application procedures for a Non-Professional Permit to Carry a weapon:
- Apply to the sheriff in the county of their residence.
- Submit a completed application form in person to the sheriff's office.
- Submit a completed certified handgun safety training course or military DD-214 form if never applied before.
- Documentation that applicant holds or held an Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons issued on or after 01/01/2011.
- Provide a form of identification.
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
- Must meet all applicable requirements in Iowa Code Chapter 724
- Pay the required fee:
- $50 Cash or Check for a new permit
- $25 Cash or Check for a renewal permit
- $25 Cash or Check for a duplicate
Permit to Acquire
In order to purchase a handgun an Iowa resident must obtain an Iowa Permit to Acquire (PDF) if the resident does not already have a Permit to Carry. A Permit to Acquire authorizes the holder to acquire pistols / revolvers; however, this does not authorize the holder to carry a weapon. An Iowa Permit to Acquire is valid for 5 years after the date of application, and is valid throughout the state of Iowa.Application procedures for a Permit to Acquire pistols or revolvers:
- Apply to the sheriff in the county of their residence.
- Submit a completed application form in person to the sheriff's office.
- Provide a form of identification.
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
- Must meet all applicable requirements in Iowa Code Chapter 724
- Pay the required fee:
- $25 Cash or Check for a new or renewal permit
Contact Us
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Quinn Riess
Sheriff
Ph: 563-262-4190 ext. 3106
3600 Park Ave. W
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Mailing Address:
400 Walnut St.
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: 563-263-6055
Ph: 563-264-0188
Fx: 563-263-2476
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.