- Application for Permit to Carry Weapons - Form WP5. For use on or after July 1, 2026.
- Resident Nonprofessional Permits, Resident Professional Permits, County Attorney Permits, and Attorney General Permits must be filed with the sheriff of the county of residence.
- Nonresident Professional Permits, General Assembly Permits, State of Iowa Correctional Officer Permits, Judicial Officer Permits, or Professional Permits for state employees, other than Attorney General Permits, whose need to go armed is employment based must be filed with the Iowa Department of Public Safety (address below).
- Application for Permit to Acquire Pistol/Revolvers - Form WP3 (Iowa Residents Only). For use on or after September 1, 2017. Applications must be filed with the sheriff of the county of residence.
- Application for Educator Permit to Carry Weapons (304.15 KB) .pdf - Form WP13. For use on or after July 1, 2024. Application must be filed with the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about weapon permits, training, and curriculum.
Location
Department of Public Safety
C/O Weapon Permits
215 E. 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50325
515.725.6230
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