Idaho Statewide Rule
Idaho Open Carry Allowed Without Permit Statewide
Key Facts
- Permit Required
- No
- Statute
- Idaho Code 18-3302
- Preemption
- Idaho Code 18-3302J
- Restricted Places
- Courts, secure schools
- Private Property
- Owner may prohibit
Summary
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.
(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; (c) Any deadly weapon concealed in a motor vehicle;
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Penalties
Open carry in restricted locations such as courthouses or secure school zones can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on circumstances and prior convictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I open carry a handgun in Idaho?
Can a city ban open carry in parks or public events?
Can businesses ban open carry on their property?
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