Gun shop Boise, Idaho

How buying a gun in Boise works

Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Idaho law allows.

Idaho has no purchase permit, registration or waiting period. A dealer sale uses ATF Form 4473 and the federal NICS check, 18 for rifles and 21 for revolvers. Online orders ship to the Idaho dealer you choose, who runs the check and hands over the gun. An enhanced Idaho license can stand in for the check under federal rules, so ask your dealer.

Dealers in these communities all work for Boise-area buyers:

• Meridian
• Eagle
• Kuna
• Garden City
• Star
• Mountain Home
• Idaho City
• Nampa

Carrying a gun in Ada County

Idaho allows permitless concealed carry for adults 18 and older who can legally own a firearm. Two optional licenses are issued by the sheriff of your county, here the Ada County Sheriff: the standard concealed weapons license and the enhanced license, which needs more training and is recognized by more states. Schools, courthouses and posted private property can still restrict carry.

Hunting near Boise

Idaho sells general deer tags over the counter to residents and runs controlled hunts for some units. The general any-weapon deer season commonly opens October 10 in many units and closes in late October or November depending on the unit. Rifles, muzzleloaders and archery gear are legal on any-weapon hunts, and a .30-30 or .45-70 is a fine timber rifle. Check the 2026 Idaho Fish and Game Big Game Seasons and Rules for your unit.

Boise sits below the Boise Front, with mule deer and elk in units 39 and 40. Residents can buy general deer tags over the counter.

The Boise National Forest and the Owyhee country south of the river put mule deer and chukar within an hour. Black's Creek public range southeast of town is run by Idaho Fish and Game.

Public shooting ranges near Boise

The public ranges on the city pages are run or listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, hours and allowed firearms are set by the agency or the club that manages the range.