# Iowa Code § 724.1C: Short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.1C

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 724.1C
- **Heading:** Short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 724 / Section 724.1C

## Text

(1) For purposes of this section, “short-barreled rifle” or “short-barreled shotgun” means the same as defined in 18 U.S.C. §921.

(2) A person shall not knowingly possess a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun in violation of federal law.

(3) A person who possesses a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun in violation of subsection 2 commits a class “D” felony.

2017 Acts, ch 69, §2

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 724.1 Offensive weapons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.1A Firearm suppressors certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.1A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.1B Firearm suppressors penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.1B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.1C Short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.1C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.2 Authority to possess offensive weapons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.2A Peace officer defined reserved peace officer included.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.2A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.3 Unauthorized possession of offensive weapons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.4 Use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.4A Weapons free zones — enhanced penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.4A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.4B Carrying firearms on school grounds penalty exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.4B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.4C Possession or carrying of dangerous weapons while under the influence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.4C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.4D Carrying of dangerous weapons duty to cooperate reasonable suspicion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.4D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.4E Possession of dangerous weapons and loaded firearms by minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.4E.md)
- [Iowa Code § 724.5 Availability of permit not to be construed as prohibition on unlicensed carrying of weapons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C724_S724.5.md)

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