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New Iowa law allows loaded firearms on snowmobiles, ATVs

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April 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A new law will allow drivers or passengers in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles to carry loaded firearms. Gov. Terry Branstad signed the legislation into law Wednesday. The law will allow people to carry a loaded firearm whether it’s concealed or not, though there are separate rules for gun owners who are on their private land and those who are not on such property.

A gun owner on his or her own land will not be required to keep their gun permit on them at all times. They will also not be required to keep a firearm on a retention holster. Gun owners will still not be allowed to shoot a weapon from the moving vehicles.