The bill amends Section 18-3302 of the Idaho Code by removing a provision that restricts the carrying of concealed weapons, thereby reinforcing the right of Idaho residents to keep and bear arms while allowing legislative regulation of concealed weapon carrying. It maintains definitions related to concealed weapons and outlines the conditions for carrying concealed weapons without a license, as well as the requirements and fees for obtaining a concealed carry license. The bill also prohibits local governments from altering these requirements.

Furthermore, the bill allows individuals aged eighteen to twenty-one to obtain a concealed weapon license, which will expire on their twenty-first birthday, after which they can renew it as an enhanced license. It protects county sheriffs and employees from civil or criminal liability for issuing these licenses and specifies conditions for revocation. Additionally, individuals aged twenty-one and older with a valid concealed weapon license are exempt from background checks when purchasing firearms from federally licensed dealers, while the rights of private property owners and businesses remain intact. The bill removes previous restrictions on carrying concealed weapons on public property and includes a severability clause, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-3302