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Iowa Permit to Carry
NRA First Steps Pistol Course



For information on Iowa Permit to Carry re-qualification, click here.

Iowa Permit to Carry Class
Permit To Carry classes are instructed by the Training Specialists Firearm Instructors, NRA Certified Instructors, and certified Iowa Law Enforcment Officers.

The class is 8 hours long and is authorized by the Polk County Sheriffs Office. The course consists of the following segments:

Segment I: Training Specialists, NRA First Steps Course

Lesson 1: Handgun knowledge and safe handling
Lesson II: Ammunition knowledge
Lesson III: Fundamentals of Handgun Shooting
Lesson IV: Code of Iowa Laws Chapter 724

Segment II: Training Specialists First Shots

Lesson I: Firing Positions
Lesson II: Range Safety Procedures
Lesson III: Firing The First Shots

Exams

You will be given 2 written tests. Each student must get a 75% score to pass.
  1. Questions consisting of: Firearms knowledge, proper use of ammunition, and the fundamentals of handgun shooting
  2. Test on Chapter 724 of the Code of Iowa consisting of:
    Carry Weapons-with or without a permit
    Duty to carry permit to carry weapons
    Issuance of permit to carry
    Permit to acquire permit
    Access to loaded firearms by children

Segment III: Shooting Courses

First Shots Exercises

 The student will shoot up to 50 rounds learning firearm marksmanship skills using several shooting exercises such as:

Shooting at the 5 yard line using the bench rest postition one shot at a time.
Shooting at the 5 yard line using the standing position.
Shooting ath the 9-15-25 yard lines from the standing position.
Practice 6 shots in 8 seconds to get ready for the qualifying course.

Qualifying with Firearms for Permit to Carry

Each student will fire 48 rounds timed at 5,9,15 and 25 yards. Each student must get a 75% score to pass.
You will need to bring the following:
  1. Firearm- .38 Cal Revolver (minimum 6 shot) and up, or 9mm Semi-Auto and up. (No .22 Caliburs).
  2. 100 rounds (2 boxes) Manufactured Ammo (No reloads).
  3. Eye Protection (if you wear glasses you can use those)
  4. Ear Protection

Utah & Florida Non-Resident Carry Concealed Weapons Permit

This course also qualifies students for endorsements to obtain CCW Permits in the States of Utah and Florida. These three CCW permits, (Iowa, Utah and Florida) allows the permit holder to carry in a total 24 states. Call or e-mail us with questions on these endorsements.

Cost of Class

Non-Professional Permit $75.00
Professional Permit $75.00
Re-Qualification $25.00

Advanced Courses

After completion of the basic CCW course you will be able to take the NRA Personal Protection in the Home Advanced Course. The advanced course will teach defensive shooting, strategies for home safety, responding to a violent confrontation, and loading and unloading skills under pressured circumstances.

Class Dates

For class dates and times, please seeTraining Schedule.