House Bill 514 Summary

• Sheriffs must issue concealed weapons licenses within 90 days to applicants not disqualified under state or federal law, with licenses valid for 5 years from issuance date.

• Clarifies that firearms in plain view in motor vehicles do not require a concealed weapons license, while concealed weapons in vehicles require either a license or must be disassembled or unloaded.

• Removes exemptions from licensing requirements for persons engaged in lawful hunting, fishing, or outdoor activities outside city limits and for publicly elected Idaho officials.

• Exempts law enforcement officials, peace officers, criminal investigators, retired peace officers with 10+ years service, and persons with valid permits from other jurisdictions from the concealed weapons licensing requirement.

• Persons 21 years old or older with a valid license are exempt from federal background check requirements when purchasing firearms from licensed dealers.