Idaho Senate Advances Permitless Concealed Carry Bill

By James England

BOISE, IDAHO — A measure was approved in the Idaho State Senate which would effectively make Idaho a permitless concealed carry state. At present, you do not need a permit to open carry in Idaho so long as you’re legally allowed to own a gun. If this bill passes, gun owners would be able to wear that same gun concealed on their person without a permit being required. For those between the ages of 18 and 20, those residents would still be required to pursue training and a normal permitting process.

This would make for a great kick-off to the new year with Idaho joining an increasing number of states to do away with resident concealed carry permits. For every state that has gone constitutional, there is still a permitting process which usually includes some form of mandatory training and a background check. This is usually just for those residents wishing to travel outside the state and maintain their concealed carry rights.

New Hampshire recently tried and failed, sadly, to join this growing group of constitutional carry states. West Virginia, on the other hand, overrode their governor’s veto and instituted themselves as the newest addition to the permitless concealed carry team.

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Source:: Concealed Nation