Idaho is an open-carry state allowing any person legally able to possess a firearm to carry it openly without a permit, with local restrictions preempted under Idaho Code 18-3302J firearms preemption.
Idaho law does not prohibit the open carry of handguns or long guns by persons legally entitled to possess firearms. There is no licensing requirement for open carry, and there is no minimum age set in statute beyond federal restrictions on handgun possession. Idaho Code 18-3302 governs concealment but does not restrict visible carry. Cities and counties cannot add open-carry restrictions due to the firearms preemption statute, Idaho Code 18-3302J. Open carry is prohibited in the same restricted locations as concealed carry, including courthouses, secure school areas, and federal buildings. Private property owners retain the right to ban firearms on their premises through posted notice.
Open carry in restricted locations such as courthouses or secure school zones can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on circumstances and prior convictions.
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