I continue to STILL hear so many rumors and information on the Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons and its application. Last week alone I again heard that carrying long guns wan't allowed, that you must use equal or like force when defending yourself (IE if they use a knife you have to use a knife) and believe it or not. (Drum roll please) the old drag em in the door or put a weapon in their hand BS is still alive and well. Not only is that very old and poor piece of advice still floating around but I will just say that it is being perpetuated by people who should definitely know better and we will just leave it at that.
Take a look at the Jay Rodney Lewis situation as an example of what can happen to you in some states when you defend yourself from an attacking felon: This man spent 112 days in jail because he couldn't make $225,000 bail. While in jail he was evicted from his apartment. All his possessions were left on the street where low life people took what they wanted. A jury deliberated just a few minutes to acquit him. Now he's homeless and trying to rebuild his life. You can do everything right and STILL loose everything.
If you plan on ever actually carrying your firearm or any weapon please consider taking a class that discusses the concept of the use of force. I say this not because I give classes but as an instructor and person I want people to be safe and legal as well!
Be Safe
Steve
Iowa Permit to Carry Classes
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