Weapon Permits
Issuance of Weapon Permits
The Keokuk County Sheriff's Office shall issue weapons permits according to the following procedures:
- All applications for weapon permits must be made in person at the Keokuk County Sheriff's Office at 204 S. Stone St., Sigourney, IA 52591.
- Appropriate training certificates must accompany the applicant at the time the application is being made. (Bring a hard copy with you.) See Permit to Carry New & Renewals for more details.
- When an approved application has been signed by the Sheriff, it will be uploaded to the state site for printing and mailed to the applicant. The Sheriff has up to 30 days to approve or deny application, per Iowa Code.
- Permit printing is now standardized by the state and will be printed at the state level. Permits will be mailed to applicants once approved.
- If the application is denied due to any disqualifer(s), the Sheriff will notify the applicant in writing with the reason(s) for the denial.
Visit our FAQ page and select the "Weapon Permits" category to view a list of commonly asked questions.
Applying
To apply for a permit to carry a weapon (professional or nonprofessional) applicants must show a valid ID, on which the address must be current. A professional permit also requires an employer's authorization on the application, along with a letter on company letterhead stating they are employed with that company and requests the individual to carry a weapon while on duty.
You must be in the office by 4:00 p.m. as it will take anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes to complete the application process.
Iowa Code Requirements
Applicants must show proof that they have met the requirements set forth in Iowa Code Chapter 724 before receiving a permit. To summarize this code:
- Applicants must show proper identification.
- Applicants must apply for a permit to the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides.
- Applicant must have completed required training.
- Applicant will pay required fee at time of application; $50 for new permits to carry, and $25 for permits to acquire. Both permits are issued for 5 years.
Weapon Permit Applications
This is also referred to as a "Permit to Purchase" a pistol or revolver.
This is the new application for permits that will be issued under the new law after January 1, 2011. A carry permit can also be used as a permit to purchase; you do not need both if you have a carry permit.
Resources
- This contains copies of a few code sections from the Weapons Chapter (724) of the State of Iowa Code. This covers sections that are relevant to the new changes in the law taking effect January 1, 2011 and other sections that we get asked questions about most often.
- This is a list of firearms instructors that are providing information that in our opinion is vital to your safety and the safety of the general public.