724.16A Trafficking in stolen weapons.
1. A person who knowingly transfers or acquires possession, or who facilitates the transfer, of a stolen firearm commits:
a. A class “D” felony for a first offense.
b. A class “C” felony for second and subsequent offenses or if the weapon is used in the commission of a public offense.
2. However, this section shall not apply to a person purchasing stolen firearms through a buy-back program sponsored by a law enforcement agency if the firearms are returned to their rightful owners or destroyed.
94 Acts, ch 1172, §55; 97 Acts, ch 119, §1, 3, 4; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §235
Section affirmed and reenacted effective May 6, 1997; legislative findings;
97 Acts, ch 119, §1, 3, 4
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 724.1 - Offensive weapons.
Section 724.1A - Firearm suppressors — certification.
Section 724.1B - Firearm suppressors — penalty.
Section 724.1C - Short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun — penalty.
Section 724.2 - Authority to possess offensive weapons.
Section 724.2A - Peace officer — defined — reserved peace officer included.
Section 724.3 - Unauthorized possession of offensive weapons.
Section 724.4 - Use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime.
Section 724.4A - Weapons free zones — enhanced penalties.
Section 724.4B - Carrying firearms on school grounds — penalty — exceptions.
Section 724.4C - Possession or carrying of dangerous weapons while under the influence.
Section 724.4D - Carrying of dangerous weapons — duty to cooperate — reasonable suspicion.
Section 724.4E - Possession of dangerous weapons and loaded firearms by minors.
Section 724.6 - Professional permit to carry weapons.
Section 724.7 - Nonprofessional permit to carry weapons.
Section 724.8 - Persons ineligible for permit to carry weapons.
Section 724.8B - Persons ineligible to carry dangerous weapons.
Section 724.9 - Firearm safety training.
Section 724.9A - Approval of organizations that may certify handgun safety training instructors.
Section 724.10 - Application for permit to carry weapons — background check required.
Section 724.11 - Issuance of permit to carry weapons.
Section 724.11A - Recognition.
Section 724.12 - Permit to carry weapons not transferable.
Section 724.14 - Nonprofessional permit — change of residence to another county.
Section 724.15 - Acquiring pistols or revolvers.
Section 724.16 - Prohibited transfers of firearms.
Section 724.16A - Trafficking in stolen weapons.
Section 724.17 - Permit to acquire — criminal history check.
Section 724.18 - Procedure for making application for permit to acquire.
Section 724.19 - Issuance of permit to acquire.
Section 724.20 - Validity of permit to acquire pistols or revolvers.
Section 724.21 - Giving false information when acquiring pistol or revolver.
Section 724.22 - Persons under twenty-one — sale, loan, gift, making available — possession.
Section 724.23 - Records kept by commissioner and issuing officers.
Section 724.24 - Purchase or sale of firearms in contiguous states.
Section 724.25 - Felony and antique firearm defined.
Section 724.27 - Offenders’ rights restored.
Section 724.28 - Prohibition of regulation by political subdivisions — exception.
Section 724.28A - Authority to carry firearm — peace officers.
Section 724.29 - Firearm devices.
Section 724.29A - Fraudulent purchase of firearms or ammunition.
Section 724.30 - Reckless use of a firearm.
Section 724.31A - Identifying information — background checks.