Iowa Republicans Pass Bill Allowing Children To Handle Guns

With broad bipartisan support, the Iowa House today passed a series of gun rights bills, which were sharply opposed by some minority Democrats.

The bills now go to the Senate and an uncertain future.

The sharpest opposition came on a bill to allow children under 14 to handle handguns under a parent’s supervision.

There would be no age limit under the bill. Cedar Rapids Democrat Kirsten Running-Marquardt asked what kind of gun would fit into the hands of a two or three year old.

While members of the NRA and the Iowa Firearms Coalition looked on, by wide margins the House also passed bills to keep weapons permits confidential, and to allow loaded guns on snowmobiles. Cont.

Story from - Iowa Public Radio
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