Idaho Concealed Carry CCW Laws and Information

Right-To-Carry Law Type: Shall Issue. ISSUANCE OF LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS. (1) The sheriff of a county, on behalf of the state of Idaho, shall, within ninety (90) days after the filing of an application by any person who is not disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under state or federal law, issue a license to the person to carry a weapon concealed on his person within this state. For licenses issued before July 1, 2006, a license shall be valid for four (4) years from the date of issue. For licenses issued on or after July 1, 2006, a license shall be valid for five (5) years from the date of issue

State Legal Statute Source:

TITLE 18,CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS CHAPTER 33,FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES AND,OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS

State Department Locations:

All state permits
Idaho Department of Law Enforcement
700 S. Stratford Dr
P.O. Box 700
Meridian, Idaho 83680-0700
Phone: (208)884-7000

Idaho Attorney General
700 W. Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0010
Phone: (208) 334-2400
Fax: (208) 334-2530

Permit Costs & Info:

$56 4 years
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff

Click Here for CCW Permit Form

Open Carry Information:

Idaho is one of our "Gold Star" open carry states. They have full preemption of state laws, open carry is increasingly common and open carry is legal in motor vehicles. Please see http://opencarry.org/

Idaho CCW Reciprocity Map

States that Honor Idaho's CCW Permit:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Florida*, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

* Honors RESIDENTIAL Idaho permits only.

State CCW Permits that Idaho Honors:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Frequently Asked CCW Questions:

What about CCW while hunting
Idaho's hunting-regulations fact sheet states that "you have the right to bear arms as long as you are not actively using [a personal-defense handgun] to hunt..."

Does Idaho recognize concealed weapons permits from other states?
Yes. However, while in Idaho, you must carry the permit on your person at all times when you are carrying a concealed weapon. (Idaho Code Section 8-3302(12)(g)) "(g) Any person who has a valid permit from a state or local law enforcement agency or court authorizing him to carry a concealed weapon. A permit issued in another state will only be considered valid if the permit is in the licensee's physical possession."