Governor Reynolds issued an Emergency Declaration related to the COVID-19 Virus. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says “During this Proclamation (for State purposes only) it is legal to carry past the date of expiration. However, if purchasing a firearm and the permit is over 5 years from Date of Issue (when the NICS – National Instant Criminal Background Check System – check was ran), a new NICS check will need to be ran by the FFL at point of sale because federal law requires a NICS check within the past 5 years.

The Governor also removed the requirement for Counties to accept applications by personal delivery. Union County is still accepting personal delivery of applications, however, during the Proclamation, and will also be accepting applications by mail.

When mailing either the Application for Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons (New $50 or Renew $25) or the Application for Permit to Acquire a Pistol or Revolver ($25) (both can be found on the State’s website), please include a check or money order made out to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

New Permit to Carry applicants need to include a copy of their training certificate or DD214. Mail to: Union County Sheriff’s Office, 302 N Pine St, Creston, IA 50801.