REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATIONS
Follow these steps to obtain a concealed carry permit;
RENEWALS
LICENSE FEE’S
New Permits
$20
Renewal
$15
NOTE
The law sets the above fee’s at $20 for an original license and $15 for a renewal license. However, the local sheriff is permitted to charge extra fee’s for fingerprinting etc. This will vary between counties but on average is about $64 for a new license.
Idaho gun laws allow any person who is at least 18 years old to carry a concealed firearm outside of cities without a permit. To carry inside a city without a permit you must be at least 21 years of age. An enhanced concealed carry permit is available for those that wish to travel out-of-state. Some reciprocity states will only accept the enhanced version of Idaho’s permit. Applications for residents are made at their local county sheriff’s office. Non-residents can only apply at the Canyon county or Ada county sheriff’s office. Idaho is a “Shall Issue” state for concealed carry. Open carry is legal and common in Idaho, must be 18 or older.
18-3302C Prohibited Conduct
18-3302D Possessing Weapons or Firearms on School Property
Concealed carry permits/licenses are issued by the sheriff in your county of residence.
90 Days
The application for a concealed carry permit/license must be processed within 90 days of the application being received.
NO
“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Idaho gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits.
GunsToCarry recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons” sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.
NO – Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law
Idaho gun laws do not say you have to inform law enforcement you are carrying a firearm or carry a permit/license. GunsToCarry recommends that you always carry your permit/license whenever a firearm is on your person.
YES – Without a Permit/License
Any person aged 18 or over is allowed to carry a concealed firearm outside of any city. Any person aged 21 or over can carry within a city without a permit. Without a permit, any firearm must be located in plain view or disassembled or unloaded. If concealed in the vehicle it must be unloaded.
With a permit, you may carry a loaded firearm concealed inside your vehicle.
YES – Without a Permit/License
Idaho has no restrictions on open carry and it is common in this state. The minimum age for open carry is 18 years old.
YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol
“Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.
YES
You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas
Monday – Friday8am – 5pm
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