Iowa Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are suppressors (silencers) legal in Iowa?

Yes
No
Only for law enforcement and military
Only with a special permit

The correct answer is: Yes

Yes, suppressors (silencers) are legal in Iowa. As an important caveat, the question does not specify the type of firearm or use case for which the suppressor is being used. Some types of weapons and intended use cases may require additional permits or licenses, but generally speaking, suppressors are legal for civilian ownership and use in Iowa. Option B, No, is incorrect as suppressors cleared a major hurdle in 2016 after being mired in legislation dating back to 2010. Option C, Only for law enforcement and military, is incorrect as civilians are also allowed to own and use suppressors. Option D, Only with a special permit, is incorrect as no special permit is required for civilian ownership and use of suppressors in Iowa.