Pramunitus
Member
HF193, currently under consideration in the Iowa House of Representatives, would require sheriffs to explain, in writing, the exact reason why an applicant for a Permit to Carry Weapons has been either denied or restricted. It would continue to allow sheriffs discretion in their issuance, subject to a formal appeal process. Other changes include standardized training and the recognition of permits from states with equal or greater issuing standards.
A problem has arisen with the inclusion of a negative amendment, which would allow sheriffs to continue to deny permits for almost any reason, so long as the sheriff had formal, written issuing standards. The bill is now re-numbered HF746 after the inclusion of this "poison pill" amendment. However you may have felt about the original bill (many are opposed on the grounds that it is still a "May Issue" bill), this amendment would formalize the issuing mess we now have in the Hawkeye State, with each of the 99 sheriffs allowed to issue according to their own personal standards.
If you live in Iowa, or have friends or family who do, please let the relevant State Representative know how you feel about this recent amendment.
A problem has arisen with the inclusion of a negative amendment, which would allow sheriffs to continue to deny permits for almost any reason, so long as the sheriff had formal, written issuing standards. The bill is now re-numbered HF746 after the inclusion of this "poison pill" amendment. However you may have felt about the original bill (many are opposed on the grounds that it is still a "May Issue" bill), this amendment would formalize the issuing mess we now have in the Hawkeye State, with each of the 99 sheriffs allowed to issue according to their own personal standards.
If you live in Iowa, or have friends or family who do, please let the relevant State Representative know how you feel about this recent amendment.