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Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
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State permit required to purchase? | No | No | | |
Firearm registration? | No | No | | |
Assault weapon law? | No | No | | |
Magazine Capacity Restriction? | No | No | | |
Owner license required? | No | No | | |
Permit required for concealed carry? | N/A | No | Idaho 18-3302 | Residents age 18 and older and active military members may carry concealed. Since July 1, 2019 the minimum age for permitless concealed carry within cities is 18. This was a decrease from the previous (July 1, 2016—July 1, 2019) restriction of permitless concealed carry to Idahoans age 21 and older and active military members.[58][59] Permitless carry will also be expanded to any weapon.[60] Nonresidents still need a permit to carry concealed within city limits. |
Permit required for open carry? | No | No | | May carry openly without a permit in a vehicle or on foot. |
State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | | Cities May regulate the discharge of firearms within their confines or limits. |
NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | | Permitted as long as such possession is in compliance with all federal regulations |
Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | | Federal rules observed. |
Background checks required for private sales? | No | No | |