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Are private firearms sales regulated in Iowa?

  1. Yes, all sales require a background check

  2. No, private sales are not regulated

  3. Yes, but only for handguns

  4. Yes, but only for assault weapons

The correct answer is: Yes, but only for handguns

In Iowa, private firearm sales, which occur between two individuals rather than through a licensed dealer, are only regulated for handguns. This means that people selling or buying firearms other than handguns, such as rifles or shotguns, are not required to go through a background check. Option A is incorrect because all private sales in Iowa do not require a background check. Options B and D are also incorrect because they suggest that private sales are not regulated at all, which is not true.