Trial Set for Suit Challenging Iowa Gun Permit Law

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Apr 6, 2009 at 12:46 PM CST

Story Updated: Apr 6, 2009 at 12:46 PM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - A trial date is set for next year for a father and son from Osceola County who filed a federal lawsuit challenging an Iowa law giving local authorities power to decide who gets permits to carry weapons.

The lawsuit was filed last fall by Paul Dorr and his son Alexander Dorr, both of Ocheyedan.

The suit names Osceola County Sheriff Douglas Weber, the sheriff's department and the county. It claims the law used to deny them nonprofessional carry permits is unconstitutional.

According to the lawsuit, Paul Dorr was issued nonprofessional permits to carry a weapon from 2001 to 2006, but his application was denied in 2007.

The Dorrs believe the sheriff's denial was personal.

Trial is scheduled for June 14, 2010.

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