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The Village at Meridian Bans Open and Concealed Carry Across 125 Stores

The Village at Meridian is one of the largest shopping complexes in Idaho, sitting at one of the busiest intersections in the state and home to Idaho’s first In‑N‑Out. It’s a massive draw for Treasure Valley families, and it comes with a massive gun ban. The Village prohibits both open and concealed carry across the […]

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Caldwell Hospital Has Typical Usless “Gun-Free” Zone Signage

West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell has the same anti‑gun signage we’ve seen at every Idaho hospital so far, “No Weapons” posted at each public entrance. As always, we’re supposed to believe criminals will read a small sign and suddenly abandon their plans. This is the only full hospital in Idaho operated by HCA Healthcare, […]

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‘Leave Your Gun in the Car’—Nampa Gun Shop’s Anti-Gun Policy Makes Zero Sense

In what has to be one of the most bizarre additions to the Idaho Anti‑Gun Accountability Center, a Nampa gun store has now joined the list. No, that’s not a typo. Yes, it really is a gun shop. Alpha Omega Services Armageddon Armory in Nampa has the strangest firearm‑related signage (all 3 signs posted at […]

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St. Luke’s in Meridian Says for “Safety,” Do Not Defend Yourself

Saint Luke’s is the largest medical system in Idaho, and its anti‑gun stance stretches across the entire network. At the Meridian hospital, a massive sign tells visitors that firearms, knives, and “other weapons” are banned on the property. Apparently we’re supposed to believe criminals will read the sign, nod politely, and leave their weapons outside. […]

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Twin Falls Mall Bans Open Carry, Allows Concealed Carry

The Magic Valley Mall in Twin Falls is an oddity among American malls: it bans open carry but does not ban concealed carry. Most malls across the country post strict “no weapons” policies. In Idaho, those signs carry no force of law. If you’re carrying concealed, you’re not breaking any statute. The only legal issue […]

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St. Luke’s Magic Valley: No Guns, No Pepper Spray, No Tasers

Saint Luke’s is the largest healthcare system in Idaho, and its Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls is no exception when it comes to anti‑gun policies. Like most major hospitals, St. Luke’s prohibits carrying firearms inside the facility. The policy states (look under “Additional Visitor Guidelines”) specifically: “Leave all personal weapons (e.g., pocket knives, […]

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Mountain View/Idaho Falls Community Hospitals Post “No Guns” Sign

The Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital share a single main entrance, and both display a “No Weapons” sign as you walk in. We couldn’t locate any posted firearm policy online for either hospital. Most hospitals in Idaho rely on the same generic signage: “No Weapons.” Criminals have ignored these signs for decades, […]

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EIRMC in Idaho Falls Added to Idaho Anti‑Gun Accountability Center

The Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has been added to the Idaho Anti‑Gun Accountability Center. Hospitals across Idaho post similar anti‑gun signs and policies, even though criminals have never cared about “gun‑free zone” signage. Unlike most businesses, gun owners can’t simply take their money elsewhere when it comes to medical care. When every hospital adopts […]

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Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls Declares Itself “Gun‑Free” — Criminals Laugh

The Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls is a “gun‑free” zone, or at least that’s what they want you to believe. Nearly every mall in America has a similar policy, and criminals have been ignoring these signs for as long as malls have existed. The Grand Teton Mall posts a sign at at least one […]

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Seven Idaho Costcos, One Anti‑Gun Policy

Costco is one of the most popular big‑box stores in America, but it’s also one of the places where gun owners are technically not supposed to carry. Because Costco requires a membership to shop, gun owners agree to the company’s rules when they sign up. And buried in Costco’s online membership agreement is a clear […]