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Licensed firearms dealer in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Licensed firearms dealer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.

What does “Licensed firearms dealer” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Licensed firearms dealer” means a person who is licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §923 to engage in the business of dealing in firearms. c. “Materially false information” means information that portrays an illegal transaction as legal or a legal transaction as illegal. d. “Private seller” means a person who sells or offers for sale any firearm or ammunition. 2. (Iowa Code § 724.29A)

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