Knives
Permitted
Iowa statewide rule
Automatic/switchblade knives are legal for adults to own and carry; Iowa Code 702.7 lists them as 'dangerous weapons' but no law bans possession and 724.5 permits unlicensed carry.
§ legis.iowa.gov
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