“their rifles as being long range sniper rifles needing to be eliminated”
You don’t have to worry about this in Iowa. This right has already been taken away. Deer hunting in Iowa is shotgun only. I heard a year or so back they were thinking about opening up a few counties for a short rifle season because of deer over-population, but I haven’t heard any more since.
My in-laws live in Iowa. On our annual trek up each Christmas from Texas, I carry my Glock. Coming from Texas with my CHL, I have no issues through Oklahoma, Kansas, or Missouri. Before entering Iowa, I have to pull over in Missouri, unload my pistol (including magazines), lock the case, store the ammo in a different location, and lock it all in the trunk. It’s quickly approaching California status.....
~shudders, wave of nausea shoots through body~
Well that explains a lot! Wasn't IOWA the first political victory for the Obama Juggernaut? That's where he got his first real political traction in the race. He started with a win in Iowa and Hillary never had a chance thereafter.
I make it a habit to never visit or pass through a state where I don't enjoy full CCW reciprocity. I was able to drive from Miami FL to Austin Texas and home the two times we drove out to Texas to pick up a newfie puppie. I always felt safe with a Sig or an H&K tucked away out of sight. If I can't carry, I simply won't "go." Does Iowa allow hunting with a handgun?