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 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.

Non-Professional Permit to Carry

Application Procedures

1. Apply to the sheriff in the county of their residence.
2. Submit a completed application form in person to the sheriff's office.
3. Submit a completed certified handgun safety training course or military DD-214 form if never applied before.
4. Documentation that the applicant holds or held an Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons issued on or after 01/01/2011.
5. Provide a form of identification.
   • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
   • Must meet all applicable requirements in Iowa Code Chapter 724
6. 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 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.

Iowa Permit to Acquire

Application Procedures

1. Apply to the sheriff in the county of their residence.
2. Submit a completed application form in person to the sheriff's office.
3. Provide a form of identification.
   • Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
   • Must meet all applicable requirements in Iowa Code Chapter 724
4. Pay the required fee:
   • $25 Cash or Check for a new or renewal permit