The Idaho Legislature is in session and is at it again.
First, the good news.
House bill, H0065, brings Idaho Code into compliance with federal code. I.C. 18-3314 will be revised to allow any resident to purchase rifles and shotguns from any state in the Union without going through an FFL. I.C. 18-3315 will be revised to allow any non-resident to purchase rifles and shotguns within the State without going through an FFL.
Currently, Idaho Law requires such purchases only to contiguous States for residents and non-residents must reside in such contiguous States without going through a FFL. Those would be Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Please write your State reps to support the above legislation.
House Joint Memorial, HJM003, essentially expresses the displeasure of the Idaho Government for any further Federal lawmaking against our second amendment right. Specifically "that members of the United States Congress cease and desist attempting to enact federal legislation impinging on the individual right of every American to keep and bear arms in any manner.'
Now the bad news.
Last year, the State of Idaho passed a law that places the entire status of firearms under the States Legislature. The intent was to occupy the entire field of firearms regulation. Originally, the bill included even secondary educational (colleges and universities), but under pressure, amended this section such that these secondary schools could enforce their own firearms regulations.
Now, on the heels of this, there is Senate bill, S1024, which adds a new section (18-3316A) to the Idaho Code that allow political subdivisions to regulate (ban) firearms at public meetings (section 1). In section 2, it allows public libraries to do the same.
History:
This legislation is both a knee-jerk reaction of certain people to seeing firearms and a reaction to curtail this small group of people who are adamant in openly carrying, every chance they get.
Whatever one thinks of this group of folks doing this, they are not breaking any laws.
The legislation above is a solution looking for a non-existant problem and you should contact your legislators in that regard. It is wholly inappropriate to occupy the field, one year, and in the next, begin to give concessions for non-existant problems.
Please contact your State Reps to express your displeasure over the Legislature renigging last years legislation.
Finally we have Senate bill, S1112, which deals with the rules and regulations of daycare facilities. Tucked into this bill, is the following section:
This ambiguous and vague little section of the proposed law would keep all weapons locked, while the daycare is operational. Those owners who have a CWP would not, under this law, be allowed to carry. Those parents who have a CWP would not, under this law, be allowed to carry when dropping off or picking up their children. It is ambiguous enough to prevent the carry inside of a vehicle, if the vehicle is in the parking lot of a daycare, as the parking lot could be construed to be part of the "premises."
Does your spouse operate a daycare from your home? You would be precluded from unlocking any firearm (for hunting, target shooting, or any other lawful reason),during the operating hours of the facility. If you were already out, you would be prohibited from returning.
If you are a peace officer (or in any work that requires a firearm), you would be precluded from your own home, during operational hours.
The NRA is totally opposed to the inclusion of section (f) in this bill. Please contact your legislators to oppose section (f) in this bill.
First, the good news.
House bill, H0065, brings Idaho Code into compliance with federal code. I.C. 18-3314 will be revised to allow any resident to purchase rifles and shotguns from any state in the Union without going through an FFL. I.C. 18-3315 will be revised to allow any non-resident to purchase rifles and shotguns within the State without going through an FFL.
Currently, Idaho Law requires such purchases only to contiguous States for residents and non-residents must reside in such contiguous States without going through a FFL. Those would be Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Please write your State reps to support the above legislation.
House Joint Memorial, HJM003, essentially expresses the displeasure of the Idaho Government for any further Federal lawmaking against our second amendment right. Specifically "that members of the United States Congress cease and desist attempting to enact federal legislation impinging on the individual right of every American to keep and bear arms in any manner.'
Now the bad news.
Last year, the State of Idaho passed a law that places the entire status of firearms under the States Legislature. The intent was to occupy the entire field of firearms regulation. Originally, the bill included even secondary educational (colleges and universities), but under pressure, amended this section such that these secondary schools could enforce their own firearms regulations.
Now, on the heels of this, there is Senate bill, S1024, which adds a new section (18-3316A) to the Idaho Code that allow political subdivisions to regulate (ban) firearms at public meetings (section 1). In section 2, it allows public libraries to do the same.
History:
Last year, after a shooting in Moscow, the Mayor wanted to ban guns from all public buildings and meetings (the shooting had no impact on a public place, other than the church from which the perp was shooting). The Mayor was prevented by the Idaho AG, under existing law. This prompted the change, above.
There have been no adverse incidents to any public meetings, that would necessitate such an action. This is merely a response by a very select few Mayors to curtail the public from openly carrying into these meetings (more about this, below).
During the last year, a small (but militant) group of folks from the Treasure Valley area (Boise, Nampa, Caldwell), have made it a practice to attend some few public meetings while openly carrying. This same group of people have also been targeting the libraries in the area.
Like the public meetings, there have been no adverse incidents (other than the open display of firearms) in our libraries.
There have been no adverse incidents to any public meetings, that would necessitate such an action. This is merely a response by a very select few Mayors to curtail the public from openly carrying into these meetings (more about this, below).
During the last year, a small (but militant) group of folks from the Treasure Valley area (Boise, Nampa, Caldwell), have made it a practice to attend some few public meetings while openly carrying. This same group of people have also been targeting the libraries in the area.
Like the public meetings, there have been no adverse incidents (other than the open display of firearms) in our libraries.
This legislation is both a knee-jerk reaction of certain people to seeing firearms and a reaction to curtail this small group of people who are adamant in openly carrying, every chance they get.
Whatever one thinks of this group of folks doing this, they are not breaking any laws.
The legislation above is a solution looking for a non-existant problem and you should contact your legislators in that regard. It is wholly inappropriate to occupy the field, one year, and in the next, begin to give concessions for non-existant problems.
Please contact your State Reps to express your displeasure over the Legislature renigging last years legislation.
Finally we have Senate bill, S1112, which deals with the rules and regulations of daycare facilities. Tucked into this bill, is the following section:
18-1109(f) Firearms or weapons which are on the premises of a daycare facility must be kept in a locked container that is inaccessible to children while daycare attendees are present;
This ambiguous and vague little section of the proposed law would keep all weapons locked, while the daycare is operational. Those owners who have a CWP would not, under this law, be allowed to carry. Those parents who have a CWP would not, under this law, be allowed to carry when dropping off or picking up their children. It is ambiguous enough to prevent the carry inside of a vehicle, if the vehicle is in the parking lot of a daycare, as the parking lot could be construed to be part of the "premises."
Does your spouse operate a daycare from your home? You would be precluded from unlocking any firearm (for hunting, target shooting, or any other lawful reason),during the operating hours of the facility. If you were already out, you would be prohibited from returning.
If you are a peace officer (or in any work that requires a firearm), you would be precluded from your own home, during operational hours.
The NRA is totally opposed to the inclusion of section (f) in this bill. Please contact your legislators to oppose section (f) in this bill.