Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age for possessing and transporting a firearm is 21 years. This is for an unloaded and properly stored firearm only. If traveling, check the requirements for the area where you are traveling to stay within that state’s laws.
Important Links
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Reciprocity Guidelines for Idaho
The State of Idaho honors all other permits and licenses that states have issued per the statute below. 18-3302. Concealed Weapons (5) The requirement to secure a license to carry concealed weapons under this section shall not apply to the following persons: (g) Any person who has physical possession of his valid license or permit […]
Carrying without a permit within Idaho
It is legal in the State of Idaho for anyone who is at least 21 years of age to own and carry a firearm concealed as long as they are outside city boundaries. Incorporated areas that obtained at least the 125 votes required will have similar requirements. Statute outlining carrying laws in the State of […]
Applying for a Permit in Idaho
Applying for a permit in the State requires that you go to the Sheriff’s department in your region and complete all application paperwork and requirements at that time. When applying make sure you have both an identification with a photo and the completed training certificate. In some areas the Sheriff’s office will offer training. The […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Idaho does allow nonresidents to apply for permits by contacting the Canyon County Sheriff’s Department or the Ada County Sheriff’s Department. In both cases, they will mail an application which the nonresident can complete and return. The processing of the application takes approximately 90 days and requires that the applicant go in person to pick […]
Carry Permit Limitations
Per Statute 18-3302 C – Carrying is not allowed in courthouses, juvenile detention centers, jails or private and public schools. 18-3302D. Possessing Weapons or Firearms on School Property (d) Any adult over eighteen (18) years of age and not enrolled in a public or private elementary or secondary school who has lawful possession of a […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
Gun signs do not have the force of law in the state. The only time that these signs have the force of law is when they are posted in locations that are already prohibited by state laws and requirements. If a property is posted and you are asked to leave it is imperative that you […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
Per the below statutes you are not required to immediately notify an officer if you make contact that you are carrying concealed. Additionally, there is vagueness as to whether you are required to have a permit while carrying openly but concealed does require that you carry a permit. Idaho Statutes 18-3302 (12) The requirement to […]
Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
Employers are permitted to post that firearms are prohibited, even within vehicles however the below statute is intended to protect employers from liability due to firearms in private vehicles. Title 5 Chapter 3 5-341 Immunity of Employers Allowing Employee Firearm Storage. No action shall lie or be maintained for civil damages in any court of […]