Idaho House Passes Permitless or “Constitutional” carry

By Dean Weingarten

By Dean Weingarten

Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- The House in Idaho has passed S 1389 restore permitless carry. SB 1389 passed the Senate 27-8. It passed out of the House committee yesterday, March 17th. It will be sent to Governor Butch Otter. Governor Otter has been shown to be a Second Amendment supporter in the past. It seems likely that he will sign SB 1389. It is an incremental step that is not far off of existing law in Idaho. Governor Otter signed the Idaho campus carry bill in the face of intense opposition by the powerful higher education lobby in Idaho.

The Idaho Sheriffs Association has endorsed the bill. They do not endorse legislation unless they have at least a two thirds majority of their members in favor of the legislation. The Fraternal Order of Police endorsed the bill.

It has been expected that Idaho would pass a permitless or “Constitutional carry” law for a decade or more. Internal disagreements among Republicans have killed previous bills. Development of a strong grass roots organization pushing for permitless carry, appears to be what has motivated the legislators to pass this bill.

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