Concealed Carry in Idaho

Yes. A person may carry a concealed deadly weapon (including a handgun) without a license if the person is over eighteen (18) years of age, is a citizen of the United States or a current member of the U.S. armed forces, and is not disqualified from a license under paragraphs (b) through (n) of § 18-3302(11) (for example: charged with or convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year, fugitive, unlawful drug user, certain mental-health adjudications, dishonorable discharge, illegal alien, subject to certain protection orders, or otherwise barred from firearms under state or federal law). Separately, anyone 18 or older who is not disqualified may carry concealed outside the limits of any city. Carrying a concealed weapon in violation of § 18-3302 is a misdemeanor.

Idaho issues two licenses, both through the county sheriff on behalf of the state, and both are shall-issue (the sheriff 'must' issue within ninety (90) days to applicants who are not disqualified). (1) Standard license to carry concealed weapons: minimum age twenty-one (21); the sheriff may require proof of familiarity with a firearm and must accept any one listed item (e.g., hunter education, an NRA or law-enforcement safety course, military service, or competition experience); fingerprints and a national records check; fee $20.00 original and $15.00 renewal (plus actual fingerprint and materials costs); valid five (5) years. Persons 18 to 21 who would otherwise qualify for the enhanced license get a distinguishable license that expires on their 21st birthday. A sheriff may also issue a temporary emergency license valid not more than ninety (90) days. (2) Enhanced license (§ 18-3302K): applicant must be over 21, an Idaho resident for at least six (6) consecutive months (or hold a carry license from the home state), and have completed within the prior twelve (12) months a face-to-face handgun course of at least eight (8) hours that includes Idaho law and live fire of at least ninety-eight (98) rounds; fee $20.00 original, $15.00 renewal; valid five (5) years.

All states. The Idaho State Police states that Idaho acknowledges the validity of all other states' concealed weapons licenses/permits. Non-residents carrying concealed in Idaho must have a valid license or permit from the state that issued it, in their physical possession.

Licensees and permitless carriers may not carry concealed in a courthouse, juvenile detention facility or jail, or a public or private school (misdemeanor), except peace officers, on-duty security, persons authorized by the facility, and school employees authorized by the school board. Possessing a firearm on K-12 school property, at a school-sponsored activity or on school transportation is a misdemeanor (up to one year in jail and/or $1,000), with exceptions including adults with a firearm locked in their vehicle. On public college and university campuses, enhanced-license holders may carry but not inside student dormitories or residence halls, or inside a public entertainment facility seating at least 1,000 that posts signs. Carrying concealed while intoxicated or under the influence is a misdemeanor. Private property owners, tenants, employers and businesses may restrict carry; that does not extend to state or local government property normally open to the public, except invitation-only, ticketed or restricted-access events.

No license is needed for any deadly weapon concealed in a motor vehicle, for a firearm that is unloaded and secured in a case, or for a disassembled or inoperable firearm. Eligible adults over 18 may also carry concealed without a license under § 18-3302(4)(f). On K-12 school property, an adult who is not a K-12 student may keep a firearm secured and locked in a vehicle in an unobtrusive manner, and a person may have one in a private vehicle while delivering or picking up students.