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Weapon Permits
Learn about how, when, and where to get a permit to carry or purchase a weapon.
Procedures For Permit to Carry Weapons and Permit to Purchase Weapons
An Iowa Non-Professional Permit to Carry is valid for five (5) years. Application procedures for a Non-Professional Permit to Carry a weapon:
- Lyon County residents apply at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
- Submit a completed application form in person to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Forms are available on this website or we have forms available at the office.
- Submit a completed certified handgun safety training course form or military DD-214 form.
- Provide a form of picture identification.
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must meet all applicable requirements in Iowa Code Chapter 724.
- Pay the required $50.00 fee for a new permit or $25.00 fee for a renewal permit.
An Iowa Permit to Acquire is valid for five (5) years. Application procedures for a Permit to Acquire handguns:
- Lyon County residents apply at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
- Submit a completed application form in person the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Forms are available on this website or we have forms available at the office.
- Provide a form of picture identification.
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must meet all applicable requirements in Iowa Code Chapter 724.
- Pay the required $25.00 fee.
Identification Card
An identification card for weapon permit holders are available for a fee of $10.00. As for now, appointments must be made by calling 712-472-8300 to obtain a card.
