This bill amends Section 18-3302K of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the issuance of enhanced licenses to carry concealed weapons. The amendments include a revision of the course instruction requirements for applicants seeking an enhanced license. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the course must be taught by a certified instructor who is not prohibited from possessing firearms and includes a requirement for the instructor to be either an active, senior, or retired law enforcement officer who possesses or possessed an intermediate or higher Idaho peace officers standards and training certificate. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the course must include instruction on Idaho law regarding firearms and the use of deadly force, as well as live fire training.

The bill also includes a technical correction and establishes that the sheriff must notify the Idaho state police within three days of issuing a license. It emphasizes that no city, county, or political subdivision can modify or add to the requirements set forth in this section, and it allows for civil action against wrongful refusals to issue a license. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-3302K