Carrying A Gun
Idaho Code § 18-3302 — concealed carry without a license for most adults over eighteen, and a license that is still issued
No license needed for most adults. The license requirement does not restrict a deadly weapon concealed by a person over eighteen who is a citizen of the United States or a current member of its armed forces and is not disqualified from being issued a license under the section's list.
- A deadly weapon in plain view.
- A lawfully possessed shotgun or rifle.
- A deadly weapon concealed in a motor vehicle.
- A firearm that is not loaded and is secured in a case, or that is disassembled or not readily operable.
The license requirement does not restrict any of those either. A license is still issued: the sheriff must issue one within ninety days of an application by a person who is not disqualified, valid for five years, for a fee of $20.
Not while intoxicated. Carrying a concealed weapon on or about the person while intoxicated or under the influence of an intoxicating drink or drug is a misdemeanor.
A license holder twenty-one or older is exempt from a records check when buying a firearm from a licensed dealer. The section is printed with a new version that takes effect January 1, 2027. A particular situation is a question for a licensed Idaho attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Idaho Code § 18-3302 — Concealed weapons
- Idaho Code § 18-3302B — Carrying concealed weapons under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.