Saint Alphonsus in Nampa is being added to the Idaho Anti‑Gun Accountability Center.

Like most hospitals in Idaho, St. Al’s posts a “no weapons” policy and signage. Criminals aren’t going to follow these signs, but law‑abiding citizens are the ones pressured to disarm. And that raises real questions. If a patient or visitor is harmed and could have defended themselves but didn’t because they obeyed the hospital’s policy, is Saint Alphonsus going to take responsibility? Of course not.

If someone leaves their firearm in their vehicle to comply with the signage and it gets stolen, is the hospital going to take responsibility for that loss? Again, no.

Here’s the policy posted on the Saint Alphonsus website:

“Weapons, illegal or dangerous items, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drug use, as well as possession of related paraphernalia, is forbidden in all areas and campus grounds.”

What’s interesting is that Idaho law already protects hospitals from liability if they allow citizens to carry for self‑defense. In other words, these anti‑gun policies don’t shield the hospital; they only disarm the good guys while criminals ignore them entirely.

And if a facility isn’t going to install metal detectors or staff the entrances with actual security, what exactly is the point of these signs? They create a false sense of safety while leaving responsible Idahoans defenseless.

To see the full list of Idaho businesses, events, and organizations that restrict the right to keep and bear arms, visit IdahoAntiGun.com. You can also submit a tip if you encounter anti‑gun signage or policies in your community.