iowa is not california or some of those other states yet.
but it is scary.
specially when one reads the constitution. though this state has no RKBA 2nd ammendment type statement. we do have militia defined. we could be in worse situation.
Iowa Constition:
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Constitution.html
ARTICLE I.
BILL OF RIGHTS.
Rights of persons. SECTION 1. All men and women are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights--among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
Laws uniform. SEC. 6. All laws of a general nature shall have a uniform operation; the general assembly shall not grant to any citizen, or class of citizens, privileges or immunities, which, upon the same terms shall not equally belong to all citizens.
http://www.state.ia.us/government/dps/iowacode/cd99724.htm
I just dont see how iowa's ccw and authority to possess offensive weapons laws are legal. probably more. doubt we can do anything with Dem in Governor office. next election 2006.
Iowa also prohibits limo and taxi drivers from carrying despite the fact theyre job is 5th/6th worst in the country in lethality. pizza drivers have been talked bout recently here on THR they are part of the same group.
each state like a different country.