FAQs – RPF Firearms

WHAT IS A FIREARMS TRANSFER AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Federal Law: When purchasing a firearm from a retail store or online, you must complete Form 4473 for the U.S. Department of Justice.
Receiving the Firearm: Once I receive your firearm from the supplier, I will notify you to stop by and complete the necessary paperwork.
Required ID: You must bring a valid Iowa-issued driver’s license or ID.
1. If you have a valid Iowa Permit to Carry or Permit to Purchase:
  1. The process takes about 10 minutes.
2. If you do not have a valid Permit to Carry or Permit to Purchase:
  1. A background check is required. You cannot leave with the firearm until the background check returns as “Proceed.”
  2. This typically adds an additional 10 minutes to the process.
Background Check Statuses:
1. Researching: May take a few minutes to several minutes.
2. Delayed: Could take from several minutes to a few days.
3. Denied: If denied, you will not be able to take the firearm. I am required by Federal law to notify the Jasper County Sheriff’s office.
Pre-Check Recommendation: If you’re unsure whether you can pass the background check, I recommend doing one before purchasing.
Private Transfers:
1. Both the seller and buyer must be present with valid IDs.
2. The process follows the same steps as above.
Transfer Fees:
1. No transfer fee if you purchase from RPF Firearms.
2. Transfer fees apply (see Transfer Fee breakdown in next section) for firearms purchased elsewhere.

TRANSFER FEE PRICING

Firearms will not leave the premises until the transfer and payment are fully complete!

With Carry/Purchase Permit
- Requires valid Iowa ID and Permit
- Fee: $25
Without Permit – Background Check Required
- Requires valid Iowa ID
- Fee: $30
Person-to-Person Transfer
- Both parties MUST be present, each with a valid Iowa ID
- Fee: $30

PERMITS

There are two types of permits.

1 : Permit to purchase handguns.
2 : Permit to carry concealed weapons.

Both allow the permit holder to purchase handguns. The permit to carry allows the holder to legally carry a concealed weapon.

Both of these permits are obtained through your local Sheriff’s Office.
In Jasper County, Iowa, you can visit the Sheriff’s office at:

Jasper County Law Enforcement Center
2300 Law Center Drive
Newton, Iowa 50208

Office Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday – Friday (except holidays)

Or call:
(641) 792-5912

You can also visit their website for more information!

To obtain a permit to carry concealed weapons, you will first need to take a class.
To find a class in your area, visit your local Sheriff’s Office for information.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Permit to Carry Information – Jasper County, Iowa

Weapons Permits Information – Iowa Department of Public Safety

IFC – Iowa Firearms Coalition

NRA – National Rifle Association