# Iowa Code § 683.3: Allowable actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C683_S683.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 683.3
- **Heading:** Allowable actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 683 / Section 683.3

## Text

This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a person from bringing or maintaining an action against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for recovery of damages for any of the following:

(1) Breach of contract or warranty concerning firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition purchased by a person.

(2) Damage or harm to a person or to property owned or leased by a person caused by a defective firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition.

(3) Injunctive relief to enforce a valid statute, rule, or ordinance. However, a person shall not bring an action seeking injunctive relief if that action is barred under section 683.1, subsection 2.

2021 Acts, ch 34, §3

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 683.1 Prohibition of certain actions resulting from criminal or unlawful use of firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by third party definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C683_S683.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 683.2 Fees and costs awarded for prohibited actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C683_S683.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 683.3 Allowable actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C683_S683.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 683.4 Firearm hold agreements liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXV_C683_S683.4.md)

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