Idaho CWP: For Anyone Interested

[Bailey Guns]

I applied for my Idaho "Concealed Weapons Permit" (yes, it covers knives and other deadly weapons in addition to guns) on Feb 26. Easy process. Fill out one sheet, similar to a 4473, and turn it in to the sheriff's dept. I was the only one there so the lady reviewed everything and printed me. Photo is done when the permit is approved.

Today I received notice the permit was approved. Not bad. A little over two weeks and $64 total.

Idaho has a regular permit which is very easy to get. Show familiarity with a gun (through documentation such as a hunter safety card), fill out the app and pay the fee. The "Enhanced" permit requires an 8 hour class that includes shooting and it's good in a few more states. I just got the regular permit because I have a UT permit as well that covers all the other states the enhanced permit covers.

An Idaho permit (either one) also allows gun purchases without a NICS check. Walk in, pick out gun, fill out 4473, pay, leave. That's the best part.

Also today the Idaho senate passed a Constitutional Carry bill in committee. It's going to the full senate on Wed where it's likely to pass. It's kinda funny...you only need a permit to carry concealed in city/town limits as it is. So concealed carry without a permit is already legal in about 94% of the state.

Idaho also issues non-resident permits. Not sure on the process for that.

[cstone]

I was in Boise last week and was talking to a Boise PD Sgt and Lt. My take away from the conversation: Guns in Idaho are assumed to always be present, considered essential and that is a good thing. It was pretty refreshing to be in a state capitol where the police had this opinion.

[Bailey Guns]

That doesn't surprise me. Seems to generally be the norm with the chiefs and sheriff's in the state.

[Bailey Guns]

Constitutional carry has passed the house and senate and is on the way to the gov's desk for signature.

[cstone]

I smile everytime another state recognizes and enacts Constitutional Carry.

Congratulations!

[Alpha2]

everytime another state recognizes and enacts Constitutional Carry, an angel gets it's wings!

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

Nice..............now if there was more realistic wage paying work there.

[Bailey Guns]

SB1389 signed by Gov Otter today. Becomes law on July 1st.

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

[Beer]

[Irving]

At least somewhere goods things are happening. That's uplifting.

[HoneyBadger]

Have you guys heard of the Free State Project? Same idea, but we need to get everyone we know that loves guns and freedom to move to Idaho. [Neene3]

[Zman]

I'd move back in a heartbeat .... If I didn't have to commute to Stapleton 18 days a month [Coffee]

[MarkCO]

I smile everytime another state recognizes and enacts Constitutional Carry.

Congratulations!

The contrarian opinion...

http://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article68742552.html

[Bailey Guns]

I'm of the opinion the more states that go this route the better off we'll be. And I don't think driving thru a school zone with your gun puts any law-abiding citizen at great risk. I get what he's saying but I'd take my chances on that. I got the permit so I don't have to do background checks to buy a gun.

[cstone]

If a state already recognizes open carry then IMO, a concealed carry permit is nothing more than a jacket tax.

In 27+ years of law enforcement, I have never encountered a criminal who used a holster. I'm sure they are out there, but I just need to keep looking.

Be safe.