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Iowa Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Info: Iowa has no state red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), no assault-weapon ban, and no firearm registry.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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Official source: dps.iowa.gov →

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Gun Possession in states bordering Iowa

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisRestricted
Illinois has a Firearms Restraining Order (red-flag) law (430 ILCS 67), bans "assault weapons" (with registration of those owned before the ban), and requires a FOID to possess a firearm.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
MinnesotaConditional
Minnesota has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs) that took effect in 2024, and has no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MissouriPermitted
Missouri has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO) and no assault-weapon ban, and it strongly preempts local gun laws.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
NebraskaPermitted
Nebraska has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or state limit on magazine capacity.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: statepatrol.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
South DakotaPermitted
South Dakota has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinPermitted
Wisconsin has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or limit on magazine capacity.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: wisdoj.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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