Gun Bill Advances

The GOP-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would make sweeping changes to the state’s gun laws, including adding a stand-your-ground provision, which would allow people in Iowa to use deadly force anywhere if they believe such force is necessary to avoid injury or risk to one’s life or safety. The chamber voted 33-17 Tuesday for the bill. The House, which passed it recently, must vote again because of changes in the Senate.