FREEDOM WINNING IN IDAHO: Another state poised to join the Constitutional Carry

Legislation formalizing Idaho as a Constitutional Carry state sailed through the Idaho House and now goes to the governor’s desk for approval.  The governor, Butch Otter, is said to be less than thrilled with the legislation however given its passage by a 54-14 veto-proof majority (and then some), ol’ Butch would be a fool to veto it and then suffer a humiliating over-ride.

Ironically, three Republicans tried to block the proposal, but the sheriffs, the Fraternal Order of Police, the NRA and gun owners all teamed up to overcome the resistance.

(The Idaho Reporter) – Three high-profile Republican House members opposed a bill Friday that would allow permitless concealed carry throughout Idaho.

Despite the opposition from most House Democrats and Reps. Maxine Bell, R-Jerome, Rep. Rich Wills, R-Glenns Ferry, and Fred Wood, R-Burley, the bill cleared the chamber on 54 to 14 vote and now moves to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk for his consideration.

The bill would give Idahoans 21 years of age and older the right to conceal-carry firearms without a statewide permit, something they’ve only been able to do outside city limits.

Idahoans between the ages of 18 and 20 would still have to take a safety training class and pay a fee to secure a permit if they want to conceal firearms inside city limits. This age group is still allowed to conceal firearms outside of city limits.

The bill would have no effect on Idaho’s permitting system, other than to make it optional. If Idahoans want to conceal-carry in another state, with which Idaho has reciprocity agreements, gun owners could still get a permit for that purpose.