JOHNSTON, Iowa — A new state law went into effect on Tuesday of this week that allows 18-year-olds to carry and purchase a handgun.
That is down from the original age of 21. But just because state law is changed, federal regulations still apply.
“That’s the irony of all of this, it does nothing for us as a gun store owner,” said Dave Bloom, owner of CrossRoads Shooting Sports in Johnston. “Everything is exactly the same as it was two days ago.”…