Iowa Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Who is responsible for conducting the background check when purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer in Iowa?

Iowa Department of Public Safety
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Local Police Department

The correct answer is: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

When purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer in Iowa, the correct entity responsible for conducting the background check is the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It is important to understand that the FBI conducts the background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to ensure that the purchaser is eligible to buy a firearm under federal and state law. The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Local Police Department do not directly conduct the background check in this specific context.