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Idaho

ID
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry since July 2016. Regular and Enhanced permits available for reciprocity purposes. No restrictions beyond federal law.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry concealed without any permit. Idaho is one of the few states allowing permitless carry at 18.
  • •Yes, no permit (Open Carry) — Open carry of handguns and long guns is legal without any license or permit statewide.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp. No additional state restrictions.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Local governments cannot enact their own firearm regulations. Only state law applies.
  • •Regular and Enhanced Permits — While not required, Idaho offers both a Regular Concealed Weapons License and an Enhanced permit (with training) for multi-state reciprocity.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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