01-15-2013, 11:04 PM
In Iowa and some other states a permit to carry firearms IS a background check. If a person [like me] holds a state issued permit to carry firearms [in some states its known as a ccw permit] no background check is needed when buying a firearm.
Lets say I want to buy a firearm, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, it don't matter. All I do is walk in, pick out the firearm, lay down the cash, show my drivers license and permit to carry and walk out the door with the firearm.
So in some states the background check card idea is being used.
Edited to add. Each state is different but Iowas permit to carry weapons is good for 5 years.
Lets say I want to buy a firearm, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, it don't matter. All I do is walk in, pick out the firearm, lay down the cash, show my drivers license and permit to carry and walk out the door with the firearm.
So in some states the background check card idea is being used.
Edited to add. Each state is different but Iowas permit to carry weapons is good for 5 years.