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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 00:26:02+00:00

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STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION - Article 1, Section 11.
*A permit to carry is available, but it is not required to carry a handgun either openly or concealed.
RECIPROCITY NOTES: Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina and Washington recognize Idaho’s ENHANCED permit only; Colorado, Florida, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire, recognize Idaho’s RESIDENT permits only; and South Carolina recognizes RESIDENT ENHANCED permits only. Florida recognizes an Idaho permit if the permit-holder is 21 years old or older. Out-of-state residents must have their state concealed weapons license/permit on their person when carrying a concealed weapon in Idaho; https://www.isp.idaho.gov/BCI/concealedWeapons.html.
There is no state permit required for the purchase of any rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
It is unlawful to directly or indirectly sell to any minor under the age of eighteen years any weapon without the written consent of the parent or guardian of the minor.
It is unlawful to sell or give to any minor under the age of sixteen years any gunpowder, or any shells or fixed ammunition of any kind, except shells loaded for use in shotguns and for use in rifles of twenty-two (22) caliber or smaller, or any firearms of any description, without the written consent of the parents or guardian of such minor first had and obtained.
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun or handgun.
It is unlawful to possess or carry any concealed weapon while intoxicated.
It is unlawful for any felon to possess or control a firearm. This does not apply to any person whose conviction has been nullified by expungement, pardon, setting aside the conviction or other comparable procedure; or whose civil right to bear arms either specifically or in combination with other civil rights has been restored.
any person traveling to or from any of these activities with an unloaded firearm in his possession.
It is unlawful for a child under 12 to have in his or her possession any shotgun, rifle, or other firearm while in the fields or forests or in any tent, camp, auto, or any other vehicle except for the holder of a youth small game license or youth hunter education graduate license may possess a firearm for hunting while in the fields or forests, if accompanied by an adult licensed to hunt in the state of Idaho.
Idaho permits the open carrying of firearms.
The law permits both residents and non-residents who are over 18 years old to carry concealed weapons outside the limits of or confines of any city, without a license, if the person is not otherwise disqualified from being issued a license to carry. A person may also carry concealed weapons on or about his or her person without a license in the person’s place of abode or fixed place of business, on property in which the person has any ownership or leasehold interest, or on private property where the person has permission to carry from any person with an ownership or leasehold interest in that property.
A “concealed weapon” includes a firearm “carried on or about the person in a manner not discernible by ordinary observation.” Idaho Code §§ 18-3302(3), (2). “Upon or about one’s person” has been defined by the Idaho courts as encompassing not only the carrying of a weapon in one’s clothing or a handbag or bag, but going about with the weapon in such close proximity that it is readily accessible for prompt use. The test for concealment is whether the weapon is carried so as not to be discernible by ordinary observation. State v. McNary, 100 Idaho 244, 247, 596 P.2d 417, 420 (1979).
The restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon without a license do not apply to weapons located in plain view; any lawfully possessed shotgun or rifle; a firearm that is not loaded and is concealed in a motor vehicle; a firearm that is not loaded and is secured in a case; and a firearm that is disassembled, or permanently altered such that it is not readily operable. Idaho Code § 18-3302(4).
Idaho has additional exemptions from the carry license requirement for officials of a city, county or the state of Idaho, law enforcement officers, members of the armed forces or the national guard when in performance of official duties, persons with a valid carry license from another state, and others. Idaho Code § 18-3302(5).
Idaho is a “shall issue” state respecting the issuance of concealed carry licenses.
Licenses to carry are issued by the sheriff in the county in which the applicant resides. The sheriff must issue the license within 90 days of the filing of an application by a person who is not disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under state or federal law.
is subject to a protection order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking or threatening an intimate partner of the person or child of the intimate partner or person, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child.
An adjudication of mental defect, incapacity or illness or an involuntary commitment to a mental institution where the applicant’s firearm rights have been restored under operation of law or legal process, or a conviction, guilty plea or adjudication that has been nullified by expungement, pardon, setting aside or other comparable procedure, do not disqualify a person. Idaho Code § 18-3302(11), (12).
License requirements include fingerprinting (initial license), a $20 fee ($15 for renewal), plus any additional fee charged to cover the cost of processing fingerprints. The sheriff may require the applicant to demonstrate familiarity with a firearm through training or equivalent experience, as detailed in Idaho Code § 18-3302(9).
Idaho issues enhanced licenses to carry concealed weapons. An applicant for an enhanced license must not be disqualified under the criteria listed above for a regular license, and must be over the age of 21, a legal resident of the state of Idaho for at least six consecutive months prior to the time of application or hold a current license or permit to carry issued by his or her state of residence, and have successfully completed, no later than 12 months immediately preceding filing an application, a qualifying handgun course. An initial applicant must provide fingerprints (initial license), a $20 fee ($15 for renewal), plus any additional fee charged to cover the cost of processing fingerprints. The sheriff of a county must issue the license within 90 days after the filing of an application by a person who is not disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under state or federal law and who meets the requirements. Idaho Code § 18-3302K.
The sheriff of the county of the applicant’s residence may issue a temporary emergency license for good cause, pending review of an application. Such licenses are valid for no more than 90 days. Idaho Code § 18-3302(6). A license to carry a concealed firearm to a qualified retired law enforcement officer, as outlined in Idaho Code § 18-3302H, is also available.
Regular and enhanced licenses are valid for five years, and exempt any person 21 years of age or older, who presents a valid license to carry concealed weapons, from any requirement to undergo a records check at the time of purchase or transfer of a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. A city, county or other political subdivision of the state is prohibited from modifying or adding to the licensing requirements set out in state law, and cannot ask the applicant to voluntarily submit any information not required by the state law. Idaho Code § 18-3302(18).
Regarding carrying at institutions of higher education, state law forbids the board of regents of the university of Idaho, the boards of trustees of the state colleges and universities, the board of professional-technical education and the boards of trustees of each of the community colleges established under chapter 21, title 33, Idaho Code, from regulating or prohibiting the otherwise lawful possession, carrying or transporting of firearms or ammunition by persons licensed to carry as qualified retired law enforcement officers or carrying pursuant to an enhanced license. With some exceptions, carrying is prohibited within a student dormitory/residence hall, and within a “public entertainment facility” building, as defined, that is properly posted at points of entry. Idaho Code § 18-3309.
Idaho recognizes validly issued and current concealed weapons licenses/permits of all other states. Out of state residents must have their state concealed weapons license/permit on their person when carrying a concealed weapon in the state of Idaho. Idaho Code § 18-3302(5)(g).
Idaho statutes are silent on antique and replica firearms. They are treated as ordinary firearms for possession and carrying purposes.
No county, city, agency, board or political subdivision within this state may regulate in any manner, any issue addressing firearms, firearm parts or ammunition.
(1) The legislature finds that uniform laws regulating firearms are necessary to protect the individual citizen's right to bear arms guaranteed by amendment 2 of the United States Constitution and section 11, article I of the constitution of the state of Idaho. It is the legislature's intent to wholly occupy the field of firearms regulation within this state.
(2) Except as expressly authorized by state statute, no county, city, agency, board or any other political subdivision of this state may adopt or enforce any law, rule, regulation, or ordinance which regulates in any manner the sale, acquisition, transfer, ownership, possession, transportation, carrying or storage of firearms or any element relating to firearms and components thereof, including ammunition.
(e) A person discharging a firearm in the course of target shooting on public land if the discharge will not endanger persons or property.
(b) A person lawfully discharging a firearm on a sport shooting range as defined in section 55-2604, Idaho Code.
(b) The authority of counties and cities to regulate the location and construction of sport shooting ranges, subject to the limitations contained in chapter 26, title 55, Idaho Code.
(6) The provisions of this section are hereby declared to be severable. And if any provision is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this section.
In addition, the board of regents of the university of Idaho, the boards of trustees of the state colleges and universities, the board of professional-technical education and the boards of trustees of each of the community colleges established under chapter 21, title 33, Idaho Code, have the authority to prescribe rules and regulations relating to firearms, except this authority shall not extend to regulating or prohibiting the otherwise lawful possession, carrying or transporting of firearms or ammunition by persons licensed under section 18-3302H or 18-3302K, Idaho Code. However, a person issued a license under the provisions of section 18-3302H or 18-3302K, Idaho Code, shall not carry a concealed weapon: (i) within a student dormitory or residence hall, as defined; or (ii) within any building of a public entertainment facility, as defined, provided that proper signage is conspicuously posted at each point of public ingress to the facility notifying attendees of any restriction on the possession of firearms in the facility during the game or event. These restrictions on carrying shall not apply to the following persons: (i) a person or persons complying with the provisions of section 19-202A, Idaho Code; (ii) a person or an employee who is authorized to carry a firearm by the university or college board of trustees, board of regents, governing board or a person or entity with authority over the building or facility; (iii) a person who possesses a firearm for authorized use in an approved program, event, activity or other circumstance approved by a person or entity with authority over the building or facility; (iv) a person who possesses a firearm in a private vehicle while delivering students, employees or other persons to and from a university, college or public entertainment facility; or (v) an on-duty or off-duty certified peace officer. Any rule, regulation or policy that is contrary to this section is null and void.
Shooting ranges are protected against any type of lawsuit claiming nuisance or noise if the range was in operation before the adjoining property owner purchased their property.
(1) Except as provided in this section, a person may not maintain a nuisance action for noise against a shooting range located in the vicinity of that person's property if the shooting range was established as of the date the person acquired the property. If there is a substantial change in use of the range after the person acquires the property, the person may maintain a nuisance action if the action is brought within three (3) years from the beginning of the substantial change.
(2) A person who owns property in the vicinity of a shooting range that was established after the person acquired the property may maintain a nuisance action for noise against that shooting range only if the action is brought within five (5) years after establishment of the range or three (3) years after a substantial change in use of the range.
(3) If there has been no shooting activity at a range for a period of three (3) years, resumption of shooting is considered establishment of a new shooting range for purposes of this section.
It is unlawful to operate a firearm in a “careless, reckless, or negligent manner or without due caution and circumspection” when such operation results in discharge and injury to any person.
It is unlawful to ship a loaded firearm on any common carrier.
It is unlawful to shoot from or across a public highway.
Careless handling of a gun causes an accident and injury to any person, property, or livestock.
Careless injury to a human being by gunfire.
Causes accidental injury or death to another person by gunfire and flees or fails to render assistance.
No city or county may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, or transportation of firearms when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by state law.
During a declared disaster emergency, neither the Governor nor any agency of any governmental entity or political subdivision shall impose restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage display or use of firearms and ammunition.
SOURCES: Idaho Code §§ 18-3301 et seq., 31-872, 36-401, 36-1508, 46-1008; 50-343.
Yesterday, the Idaho Senate passed important self-defense legislation, House Bill 206, by a 28 to 7 vote.
Last week, the Idaho House passed important self-defense legislation, House Bill 206 by a 53 to 14 vote.

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