Please note that 30 days prior to your expiration date of your current permit to carry (AFTER January 1, 2011) you
are required to apply for a renewal. If you do not you will then be a "new permit applicant" that will cost you $50
instead of $25 for five years. Check back for new updates as they occur and we publish them on this website. New
state forms for Permit to carry and Permit to acquire will be coming in the next several months.

You must telephone the Sheriff's Office before to coming to the office. New procedures require you to make an
appointment with the Administrative Assistant handling weapons permits. If you do not do this you may not be able to renew at
the office at that time.

Applications for a Permit to Carry or Permit to Acquire must be in person at the Sheriff's Office. Office hours are
Monday - Friday from  8am -12pm & 1pm- 4pm. Valid Drivers License required.

Fees - Permit to Carry - $50.00 initial issuance & $25.00 renewal (after January 1, 2011 permit issued for five (5)
years. For further information click on the "Frequently Asked Question on the new Iowa Carry Permit Law link
above.  
Permit to Acquire fee is $10.00 (Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of  issuance)

Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon will conduct both the classroom  and the range
qualification for O'Brien County. There will be a fee for this service. You can call the college at
(800) 352-4907 and ask for the Continuing Education Coordinator to obtain more information as to class
schedule and fees.

For more information please visit the Iowa Department of Public Safety website at
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapon_permits.shtml

Obtaining Weapon Permits

The Sheriff of your county of residence is the only person who is authorized to issue permits unless you are a
non-resident of Iowa and your employer requires a permit as a result of your employment, in which case the
Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety can issue permits to carry.

The Sheriff may issue both a professional and a non-professional permit to the same individual if circumstances
warrant.

Iowa Sheriffs and the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety may impose additional requirements
for permits to carry. These permits are valid statewide.

Types of Permits Available

Annual Permit to Acquire Pistols or Revolvers - A permit to acquire authorizes the holder to acquire pistols and
revolvers and long guns; however, this does not authorize the holder to carry a weapon. An Iowa permit to acquire
pistols and revolvers shall be valid three days after the date of application and is valid for one year after the date of
application (Code of Iowa, section 724.20). It is valid throughout the state.

Permit to Carry Weapons -  valid professional or nonprofessional permit to carry weapons authorizes an Iowa
resident to acquire firearms in the same manner as a permit to acquire.
Weapons Permits
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