Iowa Permit to Carry course (IPTC)

IPTC is a 6-8 hour course with lecture and range time.  The lecture portion covers most aspects of concealed carry in Iowa.  Discussions include holster, firearm and ammunition selection, also aspects of concealing your gun of choice and techniques for drawing and shooting effectively in real life defensive situations. There is also an in depth study of laws regarding self-defense enabling students to clearly understand the enormous responsibility involved in carrying a firearm.  This course is not a "learn to shoot" course.  The student should already be competent with their firearm.  Cost, $50.

This class is held in two locations to minimize student travel (see below).  You may take the class at either site location but you must indicate which one you plan to attend when you register online.

Permit to Carry Application form

Process for Iowa permit starts with an application at your local sheriff's office, FIERCE Training offers two seperate classes, Jones Co. class is a one day format, Johnson Co. class is a lecture then range on seperate day.  Same course otherwise.  

Most counties use and provide the student with the "white" triplicate training form (WP0).  You must bring this form to the class.  There are a couple counties that do not supply this form, relax, Fierce Training will. 

Jones County Sheriff's Office 

500 West Main Street
Anamosa, Iowa 52205-0167
Phone: (319)462-5305 (civil Department)

Jones County class sites can vary but unless otherwise indicated they will be held at the Monticello Gun Club.  The range test will be held directly after lecture.  Bring snack or lunch if you like as we'll work through the noon hour. 

Directions: going north through Monticello on Main street (151 Business route), as you start to exit north side of town look to the left for Hollywood Road.  Follow Hollywood Road for about 1 block, turn left, follow for another block, turn left when you see large club house at end of long lane.  When entering Monticello from the north turn Right on Hollywood Road and follow directions above.  See map page MAPS

Johnson County Sheriff's Office

Topics of Discussion

-FIREARM SAFETY

-MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A HANDGUN

-AMMUNITION

-EQUIPMENT USED FOR CONCEALED CARRY

-SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS

-LAWS OF CONCEALED CARRY FOR IOWA

-IOWA CODES

-FEDERAL REGULATIONS

-DISCUSSION OF USE OF FORCE-PHYSIOLOGICAL/ PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTION TO HIGH STRESS

-THE SHOOTING INCIDENT, WHAT TO EXPECT.

-CONCEALED CARRY TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS

-QUALIFICATION

Equipment Required:

-Ear and eye protection,

-Handgun suitable for concealed carry (don't care what caliber but it should be something you would consider carrying)

-30+ rounds of ammunition

Leave handgun in vehicle during class.  During range time bring handgun in a case that you can bring to the firing line (we don't draw from holster in this class).

2 different range qualifications Jones County is 10 rounds at 10 yards with a FBI Q target, 8-10 required to pass.  Johnson County requires a 30 round course of fire, 10 rounds (2 strings of 5 rnds) at 10, 7 and 5 yards, 30 seconds for each 5 rnd string, 80% to pass.  Other shooting exercises may be available in addition to qualification, depending on time and weather.

Current counties that have approved FIERCE Training Iowa Permit class for a permit now (no waiting until January 1, 2011):

Johnson, Jones, Jackson, Delaware, Cedar, Iowa, Benton, Clinton, Washington, Grundy, Muscatine, Scott, Buchanan, and Clayton.  Other counties are welcome to attend but you must get your Sheriff's approval first.