Overview for Idaho
Idaho’s firearm laws are fairly relaxed, when compared to most states.
Residents of Idaho may purchase firearms in any adjoining state (Montana, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Nevada, and Utah) and transport them into Idaho. Any Adjoining stare may purchase rifles or shotguns in Idaho and transport them back to their state. It is illegal to handle a firearm in a “careless, reckless, or negligent manner or without due caution and circumspection” when it results in the firing of the firearm and injury to a person. More information on Idaho’s firearm laws can be found here.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $60 (an enhanced permit is also offered)
- Valid for 5 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Idaho: Yes Pricing N/A
- Non-resident permits are valid for 5 years
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Idaho.
Idaho Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Idaho Magazine Capacity
Does Idaho have a gun buy back program?
Idaho does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does Idaho have an inheritance gun law?
Idaho does not have an inheritance gun law.