IDAHO gun laws

LRChops · January 19, 2013, 03:56 PM

Anyone here from Idaho. We are thinking of retiring there and I am wondering if there are any restrictions on liberal definition assault weapons?

All good with full cap mags?

MB21 · January 19, 2013, 09:12 PM

Yessir! No problems here. Hunting, obviously there is a restriction. Idaho is a very, very red state.

Al Norris · January 19, 2013, 11:53 PM

There is no such animal in Idaho as an assault weapon. We do have Assault Rifles however. Most Sheriffs will sign off on you getting a Title II firearm... Heh, they will most likely want to be invited to play with your new toy!

There are no magazine or ammo restrictions of any kind.

Idaho is a "Shall Issue" State. We have a Concealed Weapons Permit. Note the wording. It means what it says. A CWP must be used to conceal while in the environs of any city, town or village, incorporated or not and while traveling in a motor vehicle. No permit is need outside of those limits. Our CWP is good for 5 years.

Oh, we honor all other States permits.

Idaho is an Open Carry State. The Legislature can regulate concealed carry, pretty much however it wants. The State may not ban the open carrying of your firearm. See, In re Brickey, 8 Idaho 597 (1902).

Idaho has a strong pre-emptive State Law. No other corporate entity may promulgate any firearms laws without express statutory authority.

Generally, you may not carry on or in Court Houses, Detention Centers or Jails. Nor in or on any US Govt property where it is prohibited.

"No Guns Allowed" signs carry no force of law. You may be asked to leave, and you should do so. If you fail to leave when requested, you may be cited for trespass.

Idaho has not passed the federal equivalent of the Gun Free Zones Act. However, guns are not generally permitted on or in K-12 schools without the express permission of the local school board. You are permitted to enter the grounds for the express purpose to drop-off or pick-up your children, while armed. You must stay in your vehicle, during this process.

That's pretty much it.

cornbush · January 20, 2013, 01:26 AM

I really wish I still lived there...........

LRChops · January 21, 2013, 05:08 AM

All sounds good! I am serious about moving there in two to four years. We are going to look for property this coming August!

Thanks for the Info!

January 19, 2013, 03:56 PM	#1
LRChops Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Location: Placer County Posts: 125	IDAHO gun laws Anyone here from Idaho. We are thinking of retiring there and I am wondering if there are any restrictions on liberal definition assault weapons? All good with full cap mags? __________________ May God make smooth the path you follow!

January 20, 2013, 01:26 AM	#4
cornbush Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: The retarded place below Idaho Posts: 1,408	I really wish I still lived there........... __________________ The best shot I ever made was an accident

January 21, 2013, 05:08 AM	#5
LRChops Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Location: Placer County Posts: 125	All sounds good! I am serious about moving there in two to four years. We are going to look for property this coming August! Thanks for the Info! __________________ May God make smooth the path you follow!

January 19, 2013, 09:12 PM	#2
MB21 Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Posts: 77	Yessir! No problems here. Hunting, obviously there is a restriction. Idaho is a very, very red state.

January 19, 2013, 11:53 PM	#3
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	There is no such animal in Idaho as an assault weapon. We do have Assault Rifles however. Most Sheriffs will sign off on you getting a Title II firearm... Heh, they will most likely want to be invited to play with your new toy! There are no magazine or ammo restrictions of any kind. Idaho is a "Shall Issue" State. We have a Concealed Weapons Permit. Note the wording. It means what it says. A CWP must be used to conceal while in the environs of any city, town or village, incorporated or not and while traveling in a motor vehicle. No permit is need outside of those limits. Our CWP is good for 5 years. Oh, we honor all other States permits. Idaho is an Open Carry State. The Legislature can regulate concealed carry, pretty much however it wants. The State may not ban the open carrying of your firearm. See, In re Brickey, 8 Idaho 597 (1902). Idaho has a strong pre-emptive State Law. No other corporate entity may promulgate any firearms laws without express statutory authority. Generally, you may not carry on or in Court Houses, Detention Centers or Jails. Nor in or on any US Govt property where it is prohibited. "No Guns Allowed" signs carry no force of law. You may be asked to leave, and you should do so. If you fail to leave when requested, you may be cited for trespass. Idaho has not passed the federal equivalent of the Gun Free Zones Act. However, guns are not generally permitted on or in K-12 schools without the express permission of the local school board. You are permitted to enter the grounds for the express purpose to drop-off or pick-up your children, while armed. You must stay in your vehicle, during this process. That's pretty much it.