Idaho Concealed Carry Laws & Information

We try to stay as up to date as possible, but always check with local law enforcement to be sure about which states honor your states permit.

The following states have permitless carry. This means that if you can legally possess a firearm in that state you can carry it concealed without a permit/license. You still have to abide by all conceaeled carry laws in that state. Please note that the last three states only allow residents to carry without a permit/license. Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, West Virginia, Idaho (Residents Only), North Dakota (Residents Only), Wyoming (Residents Only).

Information compiled from various state government and private sites from around the web.

Reciprocity: How This State Honors Other States Permits & Licenses

Idaho honors all other state permit/Licenses. Idaho also Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor.

The residents of Idaho can carry a concealed defensive firearm in the state of Oklahoma without any type of permit/license. Oklahoma recognizes Permitless Carry States statutes allowing residents to carry without a permit in their state of residence. To Carry in Oklahoma, you must carry your State Issued ID and be a 21 years old.

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 authorizing him to carry concealed weapons from another state; and

(h) Any person who has physical possession of a valid license or permit from a local law enforcement agency or court of the United States authorizing him to carry concealed weapons.

To view the signed agreements that Idaho has, go here and click on the states name.

Permitless Carry (Idaho Residents Only Inside City Limits)

From the Utah DPS Webpage

As of July 1, 2016, Idaho statute allows residents 21 years of age, not disqualified from having a permit, to carry a concealed firearm statewide without a permit. Permitless carry is already legal outside of city limits for individuals 18 or older, and open carry is currently legal within city limits.

A person does not have to have a concealed weapons license to carry or be in possession of a deadly weapon or firearm in the following circumstances:

Any deadly weapon 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;
A firearm that is disassembled or permanently altered such that it is not readily operable; and
A concealed handgun by a person who is:

o Over twenty-one (21) years of age;
o A resident of Idaho; and
o Is not disqualified from being issued a license under subsection (11) of this section.

A person who does have a concealed weapons license may carry a deadly weapon or firearm concealed and loaded in a vehicle.

18-3302. Concealed Weapons “is the statute covering Permitless Carry.”

Take note that anyone. Resident/Non-Resident over 18 years of age, can carry a concealed handgun outside the confines of any city. Only Residents of Idaho or any Current Members of the Armed Forces over 21 years old can carry without a permit/license inside the confines of a city. The Idaho law use to just allow unlicensed concealed carry outside the confines of a city. All the law changed was allowing Idaho residents 21 and older and Current Military Resident or Non-Resident to carry inside the confines of a city without a permit/license.

How to Apply for a Idaho Concealed Carry Permit

Apply to the Sheriff
Fill out application
Have your Photo ID and proof of training available

Some Sheriff’s offices provide the training so better to check with your local Sheriff. Idaho Code provides that the sheriff may collect any additional fees necessary to cover the cost of processing fingerprints lawfully required by any state or federal agency or department, and the cost of materials for the license lawfully required by any state agency or department. Check with your Sheriff on costs. The Permit/License is valid for 5 years.

18-3302. Issuance of Licenses to Carry Concealed Weapons

(7) The sheriff of a county, on behalf of the state of Idaho, must, within ninety (90) days after the filing of a license application by any person who is not disqualified as provided herein from possessing or receiving a firearm under state or federal law, issue a license to the person to carry concealed weapons on his person within this state. Such license shall be valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance.

(8) The sheriff must make license applications readily available at the office of the sheriff, at other public offices in his or her jurisdiction and on the website of the Idaho state police. The license application shall be in a form to be prescribed by the director of the Idaho state police.

(9) The sheriff may require the applicant to demonstrate familiarity with a firearm and must accept any one (1) of the following as evidence of the applicant's familiarity with a firearm:

(a) Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the department of fish and game or a similar agency of another state;

(b) Completion of any national rifle association firearms safety or training course or any national rifle association hunter education course or any equivalent course;

(c) Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency, community college, college, university or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the national rifle association or the Idaho state police;

(d) Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or offered for any division or subdivision of a law enforcement agency or security enforcement agency;

(e) Evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service;

(f) Is currently licensed to carry concealed weapons pursuant to this section, unless the license has been revoked for cause;

(g) Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state certified or national rifle association certified firearms instructor; or

(h) Other training that the sheriff deems appropriate.

(10) Any person applying for original issuance of a license to carry concealed weapons must submit his fingerprints with the completed license application.

(11) A license to carry concealed weapons shall not be issued to any person who:

(a) Is under twenty-one (21) years of age, except as otherwise provided in this section;

(14) The fee for original issuance of a license shall be twenty dollars ($20.00), The sheriff may collect the actual cost of any additional fees necessary to cover the cost of processing fingerprints lawfully required by any state or federal agency or department, and the actual cost of materials for the license lawfully required by any state agency or department, which costs must be paid to the state.

Please be reminded that the total Fees will be approximately $64.00 for Initial and $37.00 for Renewal Fingerprinting, background check and cost for printing license are added to what Sheriff can charge by law.

(15) The fee for renewal of the license shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00), Additional Fees may be collected as stated in (14) above.

(17) No city, county or other political subdivision of this state shall modify or add to the requirements of this section, nor shall a city, county or political subdivision ask the applicant to voluntarily submit any information not required in this section.

(19) The sheriff of a county may issue a license to carry a concealed weapon to those individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) years who in the judgment of the sheriff warrant the issuance of the license. Such issuance shall be subject to limitations which the issuing authority deems appropriate.

Enhanced License

18-3302K. Issuance of Enhanced Licenses to Carry Concealed Weapons

(4) The sheriff must deny an enhanced license to carry a concealed weapon if the applicant is disqualified under any of the criteria listed in section 18-3302(11), Idaho Code, or does not meet all of the following qualifications:

(a) Is over the age of twenty-one (21) years;

(b) Has been a legal resident of the state of Idaho for at least six (6) consecutive months before filing an application under this section or holds a current license or permit to carry concealed weapons issued by his state of residence; and

(c) Has successfully completed within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding filing an application, a qualifying handgun course as specified in this paragraph and taught by a certified instructor who is not prohibited from possessing firearms under state or federal law. A copy of the certificate of successful completion of the handgun course, in a form to be prescribed by the director of the Idaho state police and signed by the course instructor, must be submitted to the sheriff at the time of filing an application under this section. Certified instructors of handgun courses when filing an application under this section shall not be required to submit such certificates but must submit a copy of their current instructor's credential. The sheriff must accept as a qualifying handgun course a personal protection course offered by the national rifle association or an equivalent.

The cost is the same as the regular Permit. The same application form is used for both the Standard and Enhanced License. The Idaho Enhanced License is the same as the Standard Idaho License but will have the Word “Enhanced” on it.

For 18-20 Year Old Applicants

18-3302. Concealed Weapons

(20) The sheriff of a county shall issue a license to carry a concealed weapon to those individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) years except for the age requirement contained in section
18-3302K(4), Idaho Code, would otherwise meet the requirements for issuance of a license under section 18-3302K, Idaho Code. Licenses issued to individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) years under this subsection shall be easily distinguishable from licenses issued pursuant to subsection (7) of this section. A license issued pursuant to this subsection after July 1, 2016, shall expire on the twenty-first
birthday of the licensee. A licensee, upon attaining the age of twenty-one shall be allowed to renew the license under the procedure contained in section 18-3302K(9), Idaho Code. Such renewal license shall be issued as an enhanced license pursuant to the provisions of section 18-3302K, Idaho Code.

18-3302. Emergency License

(6) The sheriff of the county of the applicant's residence or, if the applicant has obtained a protection order pursuant to chapter 63, title 39, Idaho Code, the sheriff of a county where the applicant is temporarily residing may issue a temporary emergency license for good cause pending review of an application made under subsection (7) of this section. Temporary emergency licenses must be easily distinguishable from regular licenses. A temporary emergency license shall be valid for not more than ninety (90) days.

How to Obtain A Non-Resident Idaho Concealed Carry Permit

Canyon Co. Sheriff

Ada Co. Sheriff

Idaho will issue permits to non residents. You can contact either of the two Sheriff’s Departments listed above. All Idaho Sheriffs we talked to either made you come to the office to obtain the application or would mail you one you could mail back. Processing of the application and background check takes about 90 days but had to come in person to pick it up.

Ada County Info. Obtaining a Concealed Weapon License

Concealed Weapon applications are obtained in our Driver’s License Unit area.
You need to bring in proof of firearms training when you submit the application. This could be a military I.D., certificate from a hunters' education or other firearms training class such as the one given by the Sheriff's Office.
You must be fingerprinted when you apply.

The 18-3302K states the following for those who apply and states you must have a permit from your state of residence to apply for an Idaho Enhanced. It does not stay that in the statutes for the Idaho Regular Permit.

(4)(b) Has been a legal resident of the state of Idaho for at least six (6) consecutive months before filing an application under this section or holds a current license or permit to carry concealed firearms issued by his state of residence.

Areas You Cannot Carry Even With a Idaho Concealed Carry Permit

18-3302C. Prohibited Conduct

Any person obtaining a license under the provisions of section 18-3302, Idaho Code, or carrying a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to the provisions of section 18-3302(4)(f), Idaho Code, shall not:

(1) Carry a concealed weapon in a courthouse, juvenile detention facility or jail, public or private school, except as provided in subsection (4)(f) of section 18-3302D, Idaho Code; provided that, this subsection shall not apply to:

(a) Peace officers while acting within the scope of their employment;

(b) Security personnel while actually engaged in their employment; or

(c) Any person who is authorized to carry a weapon by a person, board or other entity having authority over the building or facility; or

(2) Provide information on the application for a permit to carry a concealed weapon knowing the same to be untrue. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

18-3302D. Possessing Weapons or Firearms on School Property

(4)(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 firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon, secured and locked in his vehicle in an unobtrusive, nonthreatening manner;

(e) A person who lawfully possesses a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon in a private vehicle while delivering minor children, students or school employees to and from school or a school activity;

(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-3302C, Idaho Code, a person or an employee of the school or school district who is authorized to carry a firearm with the permission of the board of trustees of the school district or the governing board.

18-3309. Authority of Governing Boards of Public Colleges and Universities Regarding Firearms

(1) 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, hereby have the authority to prescribe rules and regulations relating to firearms.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, 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.

(a) 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; or

(ii) Within any building of a public entertainment facility, 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.

(b) As used in this section:

(i) "Public entertainment facility" means an arena, stadium, amphitheater, auditorium, theater or similar facility with a seating capacity of at least one thousand (1,000) persons that is owned or operated by the board of regents of the university of Idaho, a board of trustees of a state college or university, the state board of professional-technical education or a board of trustees of a community college established under chapter 21, title 33, Idaho Code, that is primarily designed and used for artistic, theatrical, cultural, charitable, musical, sporting or entertainment events, but does not include publicly accessible outdoor grounds or rights-of-way appurtenant to the facility, including parking lots within the facility used for the parking of motor vehicles.

(ii) "Student dormitory or residence hall" means a building owned or operated by the board of regents of the university of Idaho, a board of trustees of a state college or university, the state board of professional-technical education or a board of trustees of a community college established under chapter 21, title 33, Idaho Code, located on or within the campus area owned by the university or college to house persons residing on campus as students, but does not include off-campus housing or publicly accessible outdoor grounds or rights- of-way appurtenant to the building, including parking lots within the building used for the parking of motor vehicles.

(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.

(v) An on-duty or off-duty certified peace officer.

(3) Any rule, regulation or policy that is contrary to this section is null and void.

The University Idaho has published in their Administrative Procedures Manuel how they are going to implement the new law on carry on campus. You can read their procedures/policy here.

5-343. Immunity of Colleges and Universities Allowing Firearms

No action shall lie or be maintained for civil damages in any court of this state against the board of regents of the university of Idaho, the boards of trustees of the state colleges and universities, a dormitory housing commission, the board of professional-technical education or the boards of trustees of each of the community colleges established under chapter 21, title 33, Idaho Code, where the claim arises out of the policy of the board or commission to either specifically allow or not prohibit the lawful possession and storage of firearms on its property.

This section of the law only applies to Law Enforcement, Retired Law Enforcement and those with an Idaho Enhanced Permit as stated in 18-3302H or 18-3302K and listed as such in 18-3309 above. Idaho honors all other states permit/licenses and to those would not cover under the above law. This law also only applies to “State supported Schools.” Non-residents can apply for a Non-Resident Idaho Enhanced Permit. Chapter 3 5-343 above shows that Colleges/Universities can’t be held liable for policies that allow or do not restrict carry on their campus.

26.01.20-600. Personal Safety, Firearms. State Parks

No person may purposefully or negligently endanger the life of any person or creature within any land administered by the Department. No person may discharge firearms or other projectile firing devices within any lands administered by the Department, except in the lawful defense of person, persons, or property or in the course of lawful hunting, or for exhibition or at designated ranges as authorized by the Director. (7-1-09)T

Do “No Gun Signs” Have the Force of Law?

“No Firearm” signs in Idaho have no force of law unless they are posted on property that is specifically mentioned in State Law as being off limits to those with a Permit/License to Carry. If you are in a place not specifically mentioned in the law that is posted and they ask you to leave, you must leave. If you refuse to leave then you are breaking the law and can be charged. Even if the property is not posted and you are asked to leave you must leave. Always be aware of the possibility that responding Police Officers who may have been called without your knowledge and may not know the laws on trespass etc. could arrest you even if you are within the law.

Must Inform Officer Immediately on Contact By Law?

The answer is "NO"

18-3302 Issuance of Licenses to Carry Concealed Weapons

(5) The requirement to secure a license to carry a concealed weapon under this section shall not apply to the following persons:

(g) Any person who has a valid permit from a state or local law enforcement agency or court authorizing him to carry a concealed weapon. A permit issued in another state will only be considered valid if the permit is in the licensee's physical possession.

18-3302. Issuance of Licenses to Carry Concealed Weapons

(3) No person shall carry concealed weapons on or about his person without a license to carry concealed weapons, except:

(a) In the person's place of abode or fixed place of business;

(b) On property in which the person has any ownership or leasehold interest;

(c) On private property where the person has permission to carry concealed weapons from any person with an ownership or leasehold interest;

(d) Outside the limits of or confines of any city.

(4) Subsection (3) of this section shall not apply to restrict or prohibit the carrying or possession of:

(a) Any deadly weapon located in plain view;

(b) Any lawfully possessed shotgun or rifle;

(d) A firearm that is not loaded and is secured in a case; and

(e) A firearm that is disassembled or permanently altered such that it is not readily operable.

Idaho statutes are quiet on a resident carrying his permit/license when carrying. It does state that you can’t carry concealed without a permit/license and that carrying on another states permit/license the person must have the permit/license in their possession. It is recommended that you carry your permit/license at all times when you have a firearm on your person.

Open Carry (Without a Valid Permit/License)

Open Carry is legal In Idaho. Places as listed in the “Places Off Limits” above apply to those who open carry. See the “RV/Car Carry Without a Permit” section below for carrying in a vehicle.

The state preempts all firearm laws in the state and local authorities can’t have Laws/Ordinances against open carry. Remember that if you enter any property and the owner/responsible person ask you to leave you must leave. Failure to leave can result in Trespass Charges. Open Carry is common in Idaho and the minimum age for Open Carry is 18 years old. See Permitless Carry Section above.

Open Carry could be forbidden in places where those with a valid permit/license can carry, please continue reading for more.

Car/RV Carry Without a Idaho Concealed Carry Permit

From the Utah DPS Website:

As of July 1, 2016, Idaho statute allows residents 21 years of age, not disqualified from having a permit, but to carry a concealed firearm statewide without a permit. Permitless carry is already legal outside of city limits for individuals 18 or older, and open carry is currently legal within city limits.

A person does not have to have a concealed weapons license to carry or be in possession of a deadly weapon or firearm in the following circumstances:

Any deadly weapon 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;
A firearm that is disassembled or permanently altered such that it is not readily operable; and
A concealed handgun by a person who is:

o Over twenty-one (21) years of age
o A resident of Idaho; and
o Is not disqualified from being issued a license under subsection (11) of this section.

A person who does have a concealed weapons license may carry a deadly weapon or firearm concealed and loaded in a vehicle.

18-3302. Concealed Weapons “is the statute covering permitless carry.”

50-101. Incorporation. The residents of any unincorporated contiguous area (village) containing not less than 125 qualified electors may present a petition signed by a majority of the said electors to the board of commissioners of the county in which said petitioners reside, praying that they be incorporated as a city, designating the name they wish to assume and the metes and bounds of the proposed city.

18-3302. (2)(e) "Loaded" means:

(i) For a firearm capable of using fixed ammunition, that live ammunition is present in:

1. The chamber or chambers of the firearm;
2. Any internal magazine of the firearm; or
3. A detachable magazine inserted in the firearm;

(ii) For a firearm that is not capable of using fixed ammunition, that the firearm contains:

1. A propellant charge; and
2. A priming cap or primer cap.

Laws Regarding Parking Lot Storage

5-341 Immunity of Employers Allowing Employee Firearm Storage.

No action shall lie or be maintained for civil damages in any court of this state against an employer where the claim arises out of the policy of an employer to either specifically allow or not prohibit the lawful storage of firearms by employees in their personal motor vehicles on the employer's business premises.

Employers can still post their parking lots and you can’t have a firearm in your vehicle if posted. Idaho passed this law so businesses would have no reason to post their lots as they have no liability.

State Preemption

18-3302J. Preemption of Firearms Regulation

(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.

(3) A county may adopt ordinances to regulate, restrict or prohibit the discharge of firearms within its boundaries. Ordinances adopted under this subsection may not apply to or affect:

(a) A person discharging a firearm in the lawful defense of person or persons or property;
(b) A person discharging a firearm in the course of lawful hunting;
(c) A landowner and guests of the landowner discharging a firearm, when the discharge will not endanger persons or property;
(d) A person lawfully discharging a firearm on a sport shooting range as defined in section 55-2604, Idaho Code; or
(e) A person discharging a firearm in the course of target shooting on public land if the discharge will not endanger persons or property.

(4) A city may adopt ordinances to regulate, restrict or prohibit the discharge of firearms within its boundaries. Ordinances adopted under this subsection may not apply to or affect:

(a) A person discharging a firearm in the lawful defense of person or persons or property; or
(b) A person lawfully discharging a firearm on a sport shooting range as defined in section 55-2604, Idaho Code.

(5) This section shall not be construed to affect:

(a) The authority of the department of fish and game to make rules or regulations concerning the management of any wildlife of this state, as set forth in section 36-104, Idaho Code; and

(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.

Laws Regarding Deadly Force

Title 19 Criminal Procedure

Chapter 2 Prevention of Public Offenses

19-201 Lawful Resistance
19-202 Resistance by Threatened Party
19-202a Legal Jeopardy in Cases of Self-Defense and Defense of Other Threatened Parties
19-203 Resistance by Other Parties
19-204 Prevention of Offenses by Officers of Justice
19-205 Prevention by Persons Assisting Officers

Laws Regarding Chemical Sprays, Stun Guns, and Higher Capacity Magazines

There is no restrictions in Idaho Law concerning Chemical Sprays, Stun Guns or Higher Capacity Magazine Bans.

Airport Carry and Other Misc. Information

Airport Carry: No laws found

Training Valid for: 12 Months for Enhanced

Time Period to Establish Residency: Upon Obtaining St. ID/Drivers License

Minimum Age for Permit/License: 18 years old

Permit/License Info Public Information: NO 9-340B

State Reciprocity/How They Honor Other States Statute: 18-3302

State Fire arm Laws: 18-3301 thru 18-3325

State Deadly Force Laws: 19-201 thru 19-205

State Knife Laws: 18-3301. & 18-3302

Chemical/Electric Weapons Laws: 18-3324, 18-3325

Body Armor Laws: Unknown

Does Your Permit Cover Other Weapons Besides Firearms? YES 18-3302 (7)

Is carrying of a Concealed Firearm with Permit/License for Defensive Purposes Only While Hunting Legal? YES; Idaho Statute 36-401 & Idaho Administrative Rules 13.01.08 & Idaho Fish & Game Hunting Regulations

What Idaho Consider A Loaded Firearm?

18-3302. (2)(e) "Loaded" means:

(i) For a firearm capable of using fixed ammunition, that live ammunition is present in:

1. The chamber or chambers of the firearm;
2. Any internal magazine of the firearm; or
3. A detachable magazine inserted in the firearm;

(ii) For a firearm that is not capable of using fixed ammunition, that the firearm contains:

1. A propellant charge; and
2. A priming cap or primer cap.

State Emergency Powers

46-1008. The Governor and Disaster Emergencies

(1) Under this act, the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders and proclamations have the force and effect of law.

(7) During the continuance of any state of disaster emergency, neither the governor nor any agency of any governmental entity or political subdivision of the state shall impose restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or use of firearms or ammunition.

The Federal Law can apply if the state is receiving monetary and/or other assistance from the Federal Government. See US Code 42-5207 for Federal Law as it applies to States of Emergencies. The state quoted code may also not be all of the law on Emergency Powers held by the state. You should read the entire code on Emergency Powers etc for this state by following the link to the state code.

Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns

Idaho: 18 Years Old

18-3302A This is the minimum age for possessing and transporting a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle without any type of permit/license to carry firearms.

From Idaho Law/Regs on Firearms: It is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to possess or have in possession any weapon, as defined in section 18-3302A, Idaho Code, unless he or she:

1. Has the written permission of his or her parent or guardian to possess the weapon; or
2. Is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian while he or she has the weapon in his possession.

Do note that in some states, Possession and Transportation can be very restrictive in that you can only possess and transport a handgun to and from a Shooting Range, Gun Shop, property you own or other places you can legally possess a handgun. Some states do not have this restriction. Know the laws of your state for more information. See also “RV/Car Carry” Section Above for more information.