Note: Legislation supported or opposed by the ISAA will be listed at the bottom of the 2026 recap.

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Note: Legislation supported or opposed by the ISAA will be listed at the bottom of the 2025 recap.

January 21 – ISAA successfully gets anti-gun signs removed at the Central District Health building in Boise, which violated Idaho’s firearm preemption statute.

January 27 – ISAA supports ending the rule from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, which violates Idaho’s preemption statute.

March 2 – ISAA launches first-ever gun raffle with Homestead Tactical.

March 5 – ISAA attends the final day of the Theron Cameron trial, where he was found not guilty.

March 14 – ISAA calls out Rep. Mark Sauter and Rep. Rick Cheathum for anti-gun votes on HB 376.

April 21 – Interview with Kevin Miller, 580 KIDO.

April 24 – ISAA completes our first-ever gun raffle.

April 25 – ISAA interviews Idaho gun owner who was found not guilty in court over a case that never should have gone to the courts in the first place. This case is why Idaho needs an expansion to our Stand Your Ground law.

April 25 – ISAA launches ad exposing Senate State Affairs Chairman Jim Guthrie accountable for blocking pro-gun legislation.

June 2 – Congressman Russ Fulcher cosponsors bill to abolish the NFA.

June 5 – Interview with Don Kilmer, SAF attorney.

July 29 – Interview with Kevin Miller, 580 KIDO.

August 15 – Interview with Kevin Miller, 580 KIDO.

August 18 – Letter sent to Kooskia for firearm preemption violation (ordinance). Read here.

August 25 – Letter sent to Eagle for firearm preemption violation (sign). Read here.

August 25 – ISAA announces support for the proposed Mountain Home Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution. Read here.

August 25 – ISAA in the news – ISAA raises concerns over gun-free zone policy. Read here.

August 26 – ISAA-supported pro-Second Amendment Sanctuary city resolution in Mountain Home passes unanimously.

September 17 – ISAA President Greg Pruett interviews with KMVT in Twin Falls.

✅ Supported Stand-Your-Ground Immunity & Reimbursement (RS 32215) ISAA backed this bill to expand Idaho’s Stand-Your-Ground law by adding criminal immunity and reimbursement provisions. It would protect citizens from unjust prosecution and cover legal costs when self-defense is lawfully exercised.

✅ Supported Firearm Preemption Restoration (RS 32126) This bill aimed to restore Idaho’s original 2008 firearm preemption law, ensuring consistent gun rights across the state. ISAA supported it as a vital correction to recent judicial overreach.

❌ Opposed Lawsuits Against Cell Phone Manufacturers that Set Precedent for Firearm Manufacturer Lawsuits (SB 1158) ISAA opposed this bill for opening the door to liability lawsuits against firearm manufacturers. Though framed around child safety, ISAA flagged it as a dangerous precedent that could undermine Second Amendment protections.

✅ Supported Campus Carry Reform (SB 1008) ISAA supported this bill to strip public colleges and universities of their authority to regulate concealed carry. It reinforced the right of students and staff to self-defense on campus.

✅ Supported Preemption Clarification (HB 376) While modest, this bill nudged Idaho’s preemption statute closer to its original intent. ISAA supported it as a step toward restoring full statewide consistency in gun laws.

✅ Supported Retired Law Enforcement Instruction (HB 48) ISAA supported this bill allowing retired law enforcement officers to teach the legal portion of concealed carry classes. It expanded access to qualified instructors and strengthened training options.

✅ Supported Financial Privacy for Gun Owners (HB 272) ISAA backed this bill to prohibit financial institutions from discriminating against gun owners. It protected lawful firearm purchases from being flagged or denied based on political bias.

January 8 – ISAA President Greg Pruett joins some Idaho lawmakers at Idaho’s first In and Out to discuss pro-gun legislation.

January 23 – Worked with Sen. Christy Zito to get more co-sponsors for Stand Your Ground Immunity and Reimbursement.

January 24 – ISAA testifies in favor of HB 415, the teacher carry bill. Moms Demand Action did their typical “sky is falling” testimonies. Bill clears House State Affairs Committee 11 to 2.

January 25 – ISAA announces opposition to Ranked Choice Voting.

January 31 – HB 415 clears Idaho House. Republicans Rep. Greg Lanting (Twin Falls), Rep. Julie Yamamoto (Caldwell), Rep. Lance Clow (Twin Falls), Rep. Dori Healey (Boise), Rep. Jack Nelsen (Jerome).

February 10 – ISAA launches ads to educate constituents of five Republican lawmakers who voted against HB 415.

February 13 – ISAA testifies in favor of SB 1317, from Sen. Tammy Nichols (R – Middleton) which would create a Gadsden Flag license plate in Idaho. Even though the plate is ironic, the ISAA supports that the funds will go toward the K-12 elementary firearm’s training program.

February 15 – ISAA launches anti-Ranked Choice Voting ad.

February 22 – ISAA President Greg Pruett speaks at Capitol Clarity about Stand Your Ground and other 2nd Amendment issues. The event is hosted by the Idaho Freedom Foundation.

February 23 – Gadsden Flag plate bill clears the Idaho Senate.

February 26 – ISAA testifies in favor of SB 1325, the anti-SLAPP bill from Sen. Brian Lenney (R – Nampa). Bill clears committee and heads to full Senate.

February 28 – ISAA President Greg Pruett speaks at Stand Up For Idaho event in Idaho Falls.

March 1 – ISAA says U.S. Supreme Court should overturn bump stock ban as oral arguments are underway.

March 12 – ISAA, GOA, and NRA come out opposed to SB 1418, the “school carry” bill that was so bad Moms Demand Action supported it. The bill was written by Senate State Affairs Chairman Jim Guthrie (R – Inkom) who is blocking real Stand Your Ground legislation.

The bill was supported by Sen. Abby Lee (R – Fruitland).

March 23 – Legislative candidate surveys mailed out.

March 24 – ISAA speaks out against Joe Biden’s “gun violence resource center.”

April 12 – ISAA launches ad exposing liberal anti-gun legislative candidate and Ammon Mayor, Sean Colletti.

April 12 – ISAA launches ad exposing Rep. Julie Yamamoto (R – Caldwell) for her anti-gun vote on HB 415.

April 12 – ISAA launches ad exposing Rep. Rod Furniss (R – Rigby) for his bizarre attack on Idaho’s gun owners who oppose Constitutional Carry.

May 21 – ISAA hosts election-night show on Rumble.

May 21 – Conservatives get big wins for the Idaho legislature.

June 8 – ISAA sets up booth at Boise Black Rifle event.

June 12 – ISAA President’s wife, Kristin, has heart surgery. ISAA asks for prayers for a speedy recovery as Kristin is critical with administrative help.

June 14 – ISAA celebrates bump stock ban being struck down by SCOTUS.

June 27 – ISAA announces investigation into Twin Falls Police trying to force gun shops to use a program that tracks firearm sales.

August 21 – ISAA opposes LeadsOnline program because it is storing government data. Idaho Attorney General should get involved. Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld asks AG’s office to investigate.

August 29 – Labrador’s office confirms that tracking guns using LeadsOnline violates Idaho law.

November 5 – Prop 1 crushed at the polls by nearly 40%.

November 18 – ISAA work on hold after ISAA President Greg Pruett’s youngest son swallows three coins and needs emergency surgery to remove them. Lol.

✅ Supported Firearms on Public Property (SB 1310) Championed by Sen. Scott Herndon, this bill clarified that Idahoans retain the right to carry firearms on public property—even when leased for public events. Prompted by a troubling Idaho Supreme Court ruling, ISAA backed this measure as a first step toward restoring firearm preemption protections.

❌ Opposed Cell Phone Manufacturer Liability (SB 1253) ISAA strongly opposed this bill due to its dangerous precedent: allowing lawsuits against phone manufacturers could pave the way for similar attacks on firearm manufacturers. Despite its child protection framing, ISAA flagged this as a backdoor threat to gun rights.

✅ Supported Stand-Your-Ground Expansion (Draft) Sen. Brian Lenney’s proposal aimed to add “Criminal Immunity” to Idaho’s Stand-Your-Ground law—protecting citizens from political prosecutions and enabling pre-trial hearings to dismiss charges when self-defense is claimed. ISAA backed this as the final pillar of true Stand-Your-Ground protections.

✅ Supported Campus Carry Reform (SB 1228) Sen. Dan Foreman’s bill repealed and replaced existing campus carry restrictions, ensuring public universities could no longer limit concealed carry. ISAA supported this long-overdue fix to empower student self-defense.

✅ Supported Gadsden Flag License Plate – Firearm Training (SB 1317) This bill expanded the “Don’t Tread On Me” plate to benefit firearm safety education via a new grant fund. ISAA supported the measure as a creative way to promote training and Second Amendment values.

✅ Supported Removal of Anti-Militia Law (SB 1240) ISAA backed the repeal of outdated and unconstitutional restrictions on public firearm parading. The law had been weaponized against gun owners during 2020 protests, and ISAA saw its removal as vital to First and Second Amendment protections.

✅ Supported Concealed Carry on School Property (HB 415) Though not perfect, ISAA supported this bill allowing trained school employees to carry concealed firearms. It also removed “Gun Free Zone” signage. ISAA advocated for stronger provisions but saw this as a meaningful improvement over current law.

❌ Opposed New “School Carry” Bill (SB 1418) ISAA opposed this bill as a watered-down replacement for HB 415. It retained school board control, codified “Gun Free Zone” signs, mandated excessive training, and delayed implementation until 2026. ISAA viewed it as a bureaucratic obstacle to real school safety.

July 31 – Come and Take It Tour kicks off in Saint Anthony. The tour will talk about the need for Stand Your Ground expansion.

August 2 – Come and Take It Tour in Rigby.

September 20 – Come and Take It Tour in Athol.

October 14 – Come and Take It Tour final stop at the Idaho Capitol Building.

February 5 – Emergency 2nd Amendment rally at the Idaho Capitol Building. Sandpoint Mayor is pushing for gun control while the establishment is trying not to push any pro-gun measures.

February 15 – Protest at Michael Bloomberg’s office in Boise when he was beginning his campaign for President of the United States.

April 17 – ISAA President Greg Pruett speaks at the Disobey Idaho rally. The protest was against COVID-19 lockdowns and Governor Brad Little’s “stay at home” orders.

September 2 – ISAA President Greg Pruett and Rep. Christy Zito (R – Hammett) speak at a pizza place about 2nd Amendment issues.

February 28 – Protest against Marsy’s Law, which contained language similar to that of Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders.

March 11 – Idaho House passes HB 206. The bill now moves to the Senate. The bill expands Constitutional Carry to 18 inside city limits. Rep. Christy Zito is the main sponsor with Rep. Julianne Young as a co-main sponsor.

March 25 – HB 206 has a hearing in the Senate State Affairs Committee and passes.

September 21 – ISAA Gold Banquet. Aaron Dorr was the keynote speaker.

September 24 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Grangeville. On the tour, we discuss critical 2nd Amendment issues as well as the dangers of ballot initiatives.

September 24 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Orofino.

September 25 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Lewiston.

September 26 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Athol.

September 27 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Bonners Ferry.

September 28 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Sandpoint.

October 1 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Mountain Home.

October 1 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Twin Falls.

October 2 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Preston.

October 3 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Blackfoot.

October 4 – ISAA Freedom Tour in Idaho Falls.

HB 206 – ISAA supports expanding Constitutional Carry to 18-year-olds inside city limits. 18-year-olds can already carry outside city limits.

January 29 – Rep. Christy Zito introduces a Stand Your Ground expansion bill, which would include Immunity and Reimbursement.

February 20 – The ISAA holds a Gubernatorial 2nd Amendment Forum. Raul Labrador and Tommy Ahlquist attend. Brad Little ducks out at the last minute due to an “emergency.”

March 6 – ISAA does a rally for Leann Anderson, whose husband was incarcerated for defending himself at his home. It is the type of situation that HB 444 would have prevented.

September 7 – ISAA Gold Banquet at the Nampa Civic Center.

September 8 – ISAA Pro-2A Rally at the Idaho Capitol. Erich Pratt from Gun Owners of America is the keynote speaker.

SB 1313 – ISAA supports this codification of Stand Your Ground, but it doesn’t expand SYG like it needs to be done.

HB 444 – ISAA supports real Stand Your Ground expansion introduced by Rep. Christy Zito (R – Hammett).

February 1 – Protest against Rep. Don Cheatum’s bill that would only expand Constitutional Carry to all military members, instead of Rep. Karey Hanks (R – Saint Anthony), who has a bill to expand Constitutional Carry to all Americans. We support the bill if it’s the best we can do, but there is no reason not to expand it to all Americans.

March 2 – Rep. Christy Zito makes a motion to amend House Bill 93, which only expands Constitutional Carry to active military members, to include all U.S. citizens. The motion is supported by Rep. Heather Scott, Rep. Priscilla Giddings, and Rep. James Holtzclaw but does not have enough support to pass.

February 10 – Bonneville County Republicans censure House State Affairs Chairman Tom Loertscher for blocking pro-Second Amendment bills.

February 25 – Gun Rally at the Idaho capitol building.

March 2 – Hearing for HB 93, which expands Constitutional Carry to only active members of the military. ISAA says the bill should be amended to include all Americans.

March 17 – Hearing for SB 1161, which the ISAA opposed as written because it did not offer good enough protections for gun owners and could actually make our Castle Doctrine worse.

May 3 – ISAA President Greg Pruett joins 670 KBOI’s Nate Shelman.

May 25 – Boise Valley Ride bus anti-gun signs taken down.

July 20 – Bannock County Wellness Center anti-gun sign taken down.

October 5 – ISAA calls out NRA for selling out on bump stock ban.

October 6 – ISAA opposes any new gun control measures in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting.

November 5 – ISAA praises Stephen Willeford for stopping the Texas mass shooting.

December 6 – ISAA scolds Congressman Mike Simpson (R–CD2) and Congressman Raul Labrador (R–CD1) for adding “Fix NICS” to the National Reciprocity bill. Only 10 Republicans stand strong against the gun control portion of the bill.

December 25 – ISAA talks about the issue with some in the government saying Constitutional Carry doesn’t apply to vehicles when it does.

House Bill 93 – ISAA supports the bill, which expands Constitutional Carry to active military members. However, the ISAA supported an amendment (that did not pass) to include all U.S. citizens.

January 6 – ISAA President Greg Pruett quoted on the back of our attorney’s new book, “Infringed,” by Alexandria Kincaid!

February 20 – ISAA marches from Center on the Grove to the Idaho Capitol Building. Approximately 2,000 attend Idaho’s largest gun rally ever.

February 26 – ISAA President Greg Pruett joins Nate Shelman on 670 KBOI.

March 4 – ISAA protests against SB 1378, the Secret Gun Committee, and the NRA’s version of Constitutional Carry that contains gun control.

March 14 – ISAA testifies in favor of SB 1389, a partial version of Constitutional Carry. The bill cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee on a 6 to 3 vote.

March 16 – SB 1389 clears the Idaho Senate and moves to the Idaho House. One Republican, Senator Bart Davis, votes against the bill.

March 18 – SB 1389 clears the Idaho House and heads to Governor Butch Otter’s desk. Three Republicans vote against the bill: Rep. Maxine Bell (R – Jerome), Rep. Fred Wood (R – Burley), and Rep. Rich Wills (R – Glenns Ferry).

March 24 – Governor Butch Otter signs Constitutional Carry (SB 1389) into law. ISAA promises not to rest until full Constitutional Carry is the law in Idaho.

April 27 – ISAA conducts a literature drop in Twin Falls to educate Rep. Maxine Bell’s constituents about her anti-gun vote against Constitutional Carry.

May 17 – Christy Zito unseats Rep. Rich Wills, who was one of three Republicans who voted against Constitutional Carry. Karey Hanks unseats Rep. Paul Romrell ,who said he was opposed to magazines that were “large capacity.”

September 12 – ISAA attends Buhl City Council Meeting.

September 23 – Your Castle Tour in Lewiston.

September 24 – Your Castle Tour in Bonners Ferry.

October 7 – Your Castle Tour in Idaho Falls.

July 1 – ISAA holds a Constitutional Carry rally at the Capitol. Approximately 300 attend.

July 20 – ISAA protests Matt Damon’s Idaho visit as he spoke out against the Second Amendment, but he is in many movies with guns he wants banned.

July 22 – ISAA Your Castle Tour in Mountain Home as we push for a better Stand Your Ground law.

ISAA kills the establishment’s gun control version of Constitutional Carry, SB 1378.

ISAA supports the passage of SB 1389, a partial passage of Constitutional Carry.

ISAA supports the first in the state’s history Constitutional Carry bill, HB 89, sponsored by Rep. Heather Scott.

The ISAA flooded the Idaho capitol with emails and phone calls to push for HB 89.

We also held a march from the square to the capitol again. Approximately 500 to 800 people attend the rally.

January 18 – ISAA has a booth at the Idaho Falls gun show. Gathered hundreds of signatures for Constitutional Carry.

January 20 – Nampa removes No Guns signs at Nampa Civic Center.

January 27 – ISAA leaders continue to meet with lawmakers, including members of the Senate State Affairs Committee, to discuss Constitutional Carry.

January 28 – Filer says they will not revise illegal ordinance. Wilder says they will remove an entire section of their firearm ordinance. American Falls has a firearm preemption issue on the agenda. Rigby says they will address the firearm preemption violation soon.

January 29 – Star updates firearm ordinance to be in compliance with state law.

February 5 – Constitutional Carry clears House State Affairs print hearing, 11 to 4, along party lines.

February 7 – Constitutional Carry is now House Bill 89.

February 9 – Leadership in the capitol kills Constitutional Carry. Chairman Tom Loertscher refuses to give the bill a full hearing.

February 12 – ISAA also pushes legislation that would add teeth to preemption law.

February 12 – Nez Perce County Sheriff Joe Rodriguez says he supports Constitutional Carry.

February 16 – Kootenai County Commissioners vote to update firearm ordinance so it is in compliance with state law.

February 19 – ISAA learns that HB 165, which would raise CWP fees, is not moving forward.

February 21 – ISAA supporters and members march from the Center on the Grove to the capitol for a rally—approximately 800 gather.

February 27 – ISAA President Greg Pruett does an interview on Kevin Miller Show, 580 KIDO.

March 3 – Priest River updates its firearm ordinance to be in compliance with state law.

March 6 – ISAA President Greg Pruett does an interview on Kevin Miller Show, 580 KIDO.

March 7 – Washington County Sheriff Matt Thomas comes out in favor of Constitutional Carry.

March 13 – Secret Gun Committee introduces House Bill 243 that would remove Constitutional Carry from elected officials. The bill is the NRA’s rewrite of Idaho Code 18-3302, but it contains gun control.

March 14 – 15 – ISAA has booth at Lewiston Gun Show.

March 16 – HB 243 dies in committee. NRA throws ISAA under the bus.

March 17 – Fremont County Commissioners updated their illegal firearm ordinance.

April 1 – American Falls agrees to update their firearm ordinance.

April 8 – ISAA President Greg Pruett interviews with Kevin Miller, 580 KIDO.

April 8 – Genesee says they will not update their illegal firearm ordinance. ISAA seeking additional action.

April 18 -19 – ISAA has booth at Caldwell Gun Show.

May 9 – ISAA sends letter to Blanchard Community Center ot have no guns signs removed.

May 13 – ISAA announces it has sent out 54 letters regarding firearm preemption violations, with 23 cities/counties that have fixed their violations. 24 say they are working on fixes. 7 have said they will likely not make changes.

May 15 – Canyon County Commissioners update county landfill ordinance and remove no guns allowed signs.

June 5 – ISAA President Greg Pruett interviews with Kevin Miller, 580 KIDO.

June 6 – City of Juliaetta updates illegal firearm ordinance.

June 9 – ISAA gets logo trademarked with the state of Idaho.

June 23 – City of Troy updates illegal firearm ordinance to come into compliance with state law.

July 9 – ISAA sends preemption letters to Middleton and Greenleaf.

July 21 – City of Riggins updates illegal firearm ordinance.

July 22 – City of Plummer says they will not update illegal firearm ordinance.

August 4 – ISAA President Greg Pruett interviews with Kevin Miller, 580 KIDO.

August 5 – ISAA supports Greenleaf “This is Not a Gun Free Zone” sign for its city.

August 6 – ISAA supports Rep. Heather Scott (R – Blanchard) who was standing against the Obama admin. threatening to take firearms away from a veteran. ISAA calls on Governor Otter and the Bonner County Sheriff to intervene.

September 21 – ISAA President Greg Pruett interviews with Bill Colley in Twin Falls.

September 24 – Constitutional Carry rally in Twin Falls. Approximately 100 attendees.

September 25 – Constitutional Carry rally in Pocatello. Approximately 100 attendees.

September 26 – Constitutional Carry rally in Rexburg. Approximately 50 attendees.

October 2 – Constitutional Carry rally in Lewiston. Approximately 100 attendees.

October 3 – Constitutional Carry rally in Coeur d’Alene. Approximately 300 attendees.

October 5 – ISAA speaks out against ATF going after the Davy Crocket Gun Shop in Pocatello.

October 13 – Gem County removes illegal no guns signs at a county complex.

October 15 – ISAA does a “lit drop” in Emmett to expose Emmett City Councilman Stephen Frey’s anti-gun vote against changing the firearm ordinance.

November 3 – Stephen Frey takes sixth out of six candidates. The top three candidates got positions on the city council. Frey is ousted from the city council by voters.

December 3 – Dalton Gardens updates illegal firearm ordinance.

✅ Supported First-Ever Constitutional Carry Bill (HB 89) ISAA proudly backed this historic legislation—the first Constitutional Carry bill ever introduced in Idaho. It laid the groundwork for future victories by asserting the right to carry without a permit.

❌ Opposed Concealed Permit Fee Hike (HB 165) ISAA opposed this bill for raising fees on Concealed Weapons Permits. Gun rights shouldn’t come with a growing price tag, and ISAA stood firm against unnecessary financial barriers.

❌ Opposed Removal of Rights for Elected Officials (HB 243) ISAA opposed this sweeping rewrite of the code, which would have stripped Constitutional Carry rights from elected officials. Rather than removing rights, ISAA argued the legislature should be expanding them.

⚠️ Supported Code Recodification with Reservations (HB 301) ISAA supported the effort to clean up and reorganize Idaho’s firearm statutes. However, the legislature missed a major opportunity to strengthen protections for gun owners. ISAA called for bolder action.

Note: Legislation opposed or supported by the ISAA can be found at the end of this post.

January 7 – Greg Pruett interviews with Kevin Miller.

January 8 – Greg Pruett questions Governor Butch Otter on the Kevin Miller show about the lack of anything 2nd Amendment related in his State of the State address. Otter says he could talk about a lot of things, and he has limited time (even though no time limit is needed).

January 13 – Rally at the capitol with about 150 to 200 people. Media reports as “dozens.”

June 23 – Twin Falls takes down signs in parks across the city that ISAA had sent them a letter about regarding preemption violations.

July 14 – ISAA notifies five cities about violations of the preemption statute: Post Falls, Nampa, Fruitland, Mtn. Home, and Coeur d’Alene

July 15 – ISAA notifies Burley, Cambridge, Lewiston, and Meridian about code violations of the preemption statute. Additionally, ISAA notifies Meridian about a sign in Tully Park that also violates the preemption statute.

August 9 – ISAA supporter sends us pictures of the anti-gun sign being taken down in Tully Park.

August 20 – ISAA calls out Ada County Sheriff Gary Rainey (Republican) for being against Constitutional Carry.

August 29 – Twin Falls County Commissioners unanimously vote to update their anti-gun ordinance and bring it into compliance with state law.

September 2 – Coeur d’Alene votes to keep illegal gun ordinance in a 3 to 2 vote. ISAA considers next steps to hold CDA officials accountable.

September 2 – Burley city council unanimously adopts a new city ordinance that brings their code into compliance with state law.

September 5 – Mountain Home unanimously adopts a new ordinance to bring their code into compliance with state law.

September 9 – ISAA sends letters to Bannock County and Canyon County commissioners regarding outdated ordinances that violate the state’s preemption law.

September 10 – ISAA sends letters to Kootenai County and Power County commissioners regarding outdated ordinances that violate the state’s preemption law.

September 13, 14 – ISAA sets up booth at Boise Gun Show.

September 23 – Greg Pruett speaks at the Emmett City Council meeting about the need to change their ordinance. Councilman Stephen Frey looks scared about gun owners being there and is visibly shaking at our presence.

October 28 – Emmett City Council passes new firearm ordinance that is in compliance with state law. Councilman Stephen Frey is the lone dissenting vote.

October 29 – Democrat gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff tells Greg Pruett on the Kevin Miller show that he does not support Constitutional Carry.

October 31 – Governor Butch Otter tells Greg Pruett on Kevin Miller show that he supports Constitutional Carry.

November 16 – 23 total firearm preemption letters sent out so far. 27 more to go.

November 17 – Post Falls changes ordinance to be in compliance with state law.

November 17 – ISAA sends letters to Kuna, New Plymouth, Salmon, Rexburg, Rigby, and Soda Springs regarding firearm preemption violations.

November 18 – ISAA sends letters to Riggins, Rupert, Wilder, Troy, and Genesee regarding firearm preemption violations.

November 19 – ISAA sends letters to Juliaetta, Kimberly, Ketchum, Hauser, Gooding, Hayden, and Plummer regarding firearm preemption violations.

November 24 – Lewiston changes firearm ordinance that was in violation of state law.

December 16 – Coeur d’Alene changes course and updates one of its illegal firearm ordinances.

December 23 – City of Hayden updates its firearm ordinance to be in compliance with state law.

✅ Supported Youth Hunting Expansion (HB 399) ISAA backed this bill, lowering the age for big game hunting from 12 to 10, empowering families to pass on Idaho’s hunting heritage earlier and strengthen outdoor traditions.

✅ Supported Federal Gun Control Nullification (SB 1332) ISAA supported this bold measure to prohibit the enforcement of any federal firearm regulations enacted after 2014. It reinforced Idaho’s commitment to state sovereignty and Second Amendment protections.

⚠️ Raised Concerns Over Restrictive Campus Carry Bill (SB 1254) ISAA opposed this bill as written due to deep concerns about its long-term impact. While it allowed limited campus carry, its restrictive framework risked locking Idaho into a flawed model that would be difficult to reform later.

Idaho is now ranked #30 in Guns and Ammo ranking.

Note: Legislation opposed or supported by the ISAA can be found at the end of this post.

Idaho ranked #32 in Guns and Ammo ranking.

January 4 – Greg Pruett does his first interview with Kevin Miller, host of 580 KIDO.

We also continued gathering signatures for Constitutional Carry at Boise Gun Company.

January 9 – Greg Pruett does his first interview on the Nate Shelman Show with 670 KBOI.

January 19 – ISAA takes part in the national Gun Appreciation Rally, which took place at each statehouse.

January 28 – Greg Pruett speaks at a pro-2nd Amendment event by Kevin Miller in Meridian.

January 29 – First three lawmakers sign petition for Constitutional Carry: Rep. Judy Boyle, Rep. Brandon Hixon, and Rep. Jason Monks

February 8 – ISAA members meet at capitol and spread out to talk to lawmakers. Greg Pruett interviews with Channel 2 News about the event.

This was the ISAA’s first legislative session. Greg Pruett went around personally to every lawmaker he could talk to, Republican or Democrat, to discuss Constitutional Carry. Most lawmakers had never heard of the concept.

February 12 – Greg Pruett interviews with Kevin Miller.

February 22 – Greg Pruett interviews with Channel 6 News in Pocatello.

March 21 – Greg Pruett attends Idaho Freedom Foundation luncheon where Larry Pratt, the Director of Gun Owners of America was speaking.

March 26 – Moscow Mayor Nancy Chaney joins Michael Bloomberg’s “Mayors Against Illegal Guns,” and the ISAA encourages citizens to contact her to rescind her endorsement of the campaign.

May 6 – Greg Pruett speaks at another Kevin Miller pro-2nd Amendment event in Meridian.

In the fall of 2013, the ISAA began a “Preemption Project.” The goal of the project was to get Idaho cities/counties in line with the preemption law, which prohibits local municipalities from enacting their own forms of gun control. This was a large undertaking that required hundreds of hours of research. The project also extended to cities/counties that were posting signs in violation of the law.

December 31 – ISAA helps Lake Pen Orielle School District Chairman Youngdahl with the idea of having firearm lockboxes in schools that teachers or staff could access to protect the buildings.

Here are the stances on legislation we took during the 2013 legislative session:

✅ Closed Firearm Preemption Loophole (HB 183) ISAA supported this critical fix to the 2008 preemption law, closing a loophole that allowed local governments to sidestep state firearm protections. This victory launched ISAA’s “Preemption Project,” helping cities and counties statewide come into compliance.

✅ Supported Idaho Firearms Freedom Act (HB 280) ISAA backed this bill to prohibit firearm restrictions on guns and accessories manufactured in Idaho. It reinforced state sovereignty and protected local gun makers from federal overreach.

✅ Held Law Enforcement Accountable on Gun Control (HB 219) ISAA supported this bold measure to penalize law enforcement officials who enforce unconstitutional federal gun control laws. It sent a clear message: Idaho will not tolerate infringement from any level of government.

✅ Exempted Small Knives from CCW Requirement (HB 223) ISAA supported this bill to exempt knives under four inches from concealed carry permitting. It was a commonsense reform that aligned Idaho law with everyday carry realities.

August 21 – ISAA officially begins!

October 26 – Endorsed H.J.R. 2, which established a constitutional right to hunt, and began pushing for its passage.

December 12 – Met with Erik Makrush of the Idaho Freedom Foundation to learn how to submit a proposal for Constitutional Carry in the Idaho legislature.

December 28 – Gathered signatures at Boise Gun Company to continue our efforts to gather support for Constitutional Carry. We did this signature gathering in the snow.

It was in 2012 that the ISAA also met Alexandria Kincaid (outside the Boise Gun Company), who would eventually work with and represent the ISAA for years to come.