Idaho Firearm Bill of Sale Form

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An Idaho firearm bill of sale form solidifies an arrangement for the transfer of a gun. It suggests that both parties can legally possess, buy, and sell weapons in the state. Individuals with a criminal charge or mental condition cannot engage in the deal. Each person must formally record their personal information and details about the gun. The form needs to list the payment method and value of the item during the sale.

What is an Idaho Gun Bill of Sale?

An Idaho gun bill of sale asserts the exchange of a weapon for cash or trade. Deals that occur by cash require the buyer to pay in the discussed manner, such as by cash, check, or credit card. If both parties engage in a trade deal, the seller must determine the gun’s value. Then, the buyer has a legal obligation to give the seller an item of the same worth.

Merchants cannot sell or give guns to minors (anyone under the age of eighteen (18)), unless a parent or guardian provides written consent (§ 18-3302A). It is also a crime for a felon to buy, use, or own a gun (§ 18-3316).

How to Apply for Weapons Carry License (WCL)

Idaho does not require residents to obtain a permit to purchase or own. Similarly, individuals do not need to undergo firearm registration. The state has lenient gun laws as citizens can open carry and have their firearm on their body or in their vehicle. Nonetheless, the state offers concealed weapons licenses (CWL) through sheriff’s county offices. This permit makes it possible for a resident to concealed carry in any location except courthouses, jails, and public and private schools (§ 18-3302). Gun holders must also obey federal law, which does not allow citizens to have guns in airports or other prohibited areas.

Step 1 – Qualifications

Applicants must meet the criteria for possessing an Idaho CWL. County Sheriff’s offices hold the right to turn away residents who do not meet the credentials.

The individual must:

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years or older;
  • Have the ability to open-carry or concealed-carry a gun in the state;
  • Not be a felon, drug user, or suffer from a mental illness;
  • Not have been dishonorably discharged; and
  • Be a legal U.S. citizen with the legal ability to possess a firearm.

Step 2 – Determine License Type

Idaho offers two (2) types of CWLs: regular and enhanced. Individuals over the age of eighteen (18) can apply for a “regular” license.

Citizens between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) must obtain the same education needed for an enhanced permit. They must receive eight (8) hours of in-person teachings and participate in live-fire sessions.

Individuals over the age of twenty-one (21) do not need to undergo this same education. Instead, they can take an online course and turn in the certification when submitting their application.

Under all circumstances, the applicant must provide the sheriff’s office with evidence of completing the course. The certified instructor must sign the document received after finishing the “enhanced” class. Individuals who received an online education can save and print the form to present to the office.

Step 3 – Firearms Training Course

The type of firearms training course an applicant must take depends on their preferred type of license. Residents can take a simple online course and bring the certification to their local office.

Individuals that want to apply for an “enhanced” permit must take an intensive eight (8) hour in-person course taught by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) or an equivalent program. They must also pass live-fire training where they shoot at least ninety-eight (98) rounds (§ 18-3302K).

Step 4 – Submit Documentation

County sheriff’s offices handle concealed weapons licensing. Individuals should refer to their local office for more information.

Generally, the resident visits the county sheriff to turn in their application packet. The paperwork must include the completed application, certificate of firearms training course, and related fees. The sheriff’s office also takes the applicant’s fingerprints during the appointment.

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Step 5 – Wait

County sheriff’s offices take about ninety (90) days to review the information and provide the applicant with a notice of approval or denial.

Step 6 – Renew

Concealed weapon licenses in Idaho last for five (5) years. Individuals can renew in person (or by mail in some counties).

They must provide the paperwork ninety (90) days before the expiration date or up to ninety (90) days after. If the applicant renews between three (3) and six (6) months after, the state charges a penalty. The sheriff’s office does not accept renewal applications after the six (6) month mark. Instead, the person needs to reapply as a new applicant.