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State Gun Laws

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Laws current as of August 16, 2024

What is the punishment for breaking state and federal gun laws?

Someone who carries a concealed weapon when it’s against Idaho law commits a misdemeanor. The person can be punished by jail time of up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.1 

Someone who has or buys a gun after being convicted of one of 34 felony crimes listed in Idaho law commits another felony. The person can be punished by imprisonment of up to five years in state prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.2

Someone who breaks the federal gun laws can be punished by a fine, jail time for up to ten years, or both.3

1 ID Code §§ 18-3302(14); 18-113
2 ID Code § 18-3316(1)
3 18 USC § 924(a)(2)

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