An Iowa bill to lower the minimum age to carry a handgun is on its way to the governor's desk. The minimum age for Iowans to possess and carry handguns would change from 21 to 18 under a bill that is ...

The age to buy and carry a handgun in Iowa would drop to 18 years old under a bill that passed the Iowa House on Tuesday.

An Iowa "right to carry" law that took effect Jan. 1 triggered a rush to county sheriffs' offices to apply for permits, and the gun safety courses required to get a permit are in high demand. The new ...