Iowa State student Natalie Gibson sued Ames in Story County District Court over CyRide barring her permitted carry after helping pass 2017 House File 517 with sister Meredith. Iowa Firearms Coalition said Oct. 26, 2026 she seeks Iowa Code Section 724.28 declaration, injunction, damages and fees after Oct. 24, 2025 notice, Ames citing campus though one alleged route never enters it. Gibson complied, lawyer told Iowa State Daily campus policy does not cover vehicles, Ames declined comment over the suit, statute excepts screened buildings with armed security, $1,000 to $2,500 daily after notice capped at $25,000.