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Over the last decade, Idaho’s gun laws have undergone significant changes aimed at protecting Second Amendment rights while promoting responsible firearm ownership. This overview highlights key developments in Idaho’s gun laws from 2013 to 2023:
Idaho strengthens its concealed carry regulations, allowing individuals to carry concealed firearms without a permit within city limits.
The state enacts a law allowing individuals with an enhanced concealed carry permit to carry firearms on public college and university campuses.
Idaho introduces legislation requiring background checks for private firearm sales at gun shows, aiming to ensure responsible transfers.
Idaho becomes the ninth state to adopt “Constitutional Carry,” allowing legal firearm owners to carry concealed without a permit.
Idaho revises its “Stand Your Ground” law, granting individuals immunity from criminal prosecution when using justifiable force in self-defense.
The minimum age for purchasing handguns is lowered from 21 to 18 years old, aligning with federal age restrictions.
Idaho introduces laws allowing certain school employees to carry concealed firearms on school grounds, contingent on proper training.
Legislation is passed to strengthen state preemption laws, preventing local jurisdictions from enacting firearm regulations that exceed state laws.
Idaho introduces measures to enhance background checks for concealed carry permit applicants, focusing on mental health history and criminal records.
The state considers potential regulations on open carry, sparking discussions on the balance between personal rights and public safety.
Idaho improves the reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prevent firearm access by prohibited individuals.
Legislation is introduced to enhance firearm training requirements for concealed carry permit applicants, focusing on responsible gun ownership and firearm handling skills.
Idaho explores the implementation of “red flag” laws, allowing law enforcement and family members to request temporary firearm removal for individuals showing signs of danger.
Proposed legislation aims to encourage responsible firearm storage practices through educational campaigns and voluntary guidelines.