The Iowa Supreme Court handed down two rulings Feb. 21 addressing firearms rights under state and federal law.
Iowa Supreme Court issues split rulings on firearms rights
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Iowa Supreme Court issues split rulings on firearms rights
The Iowa Supreme Court handed down two rulings Feb. 21 addressing firearms rights under state and federal law.
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