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Eagle’s “No Guns” Sign Violated Idaho Law, Now It’s Gone

The City of Eagle just made the right move, and it’s a win for every gun owner in Idaho. After ISAA brought attention to a “No Guns” sign posted at a public archery range in Eagle, Mayor Brad Pike worked with the ISAA and ensured correct signage was posted. Why? Because it violated Idaho’s firearm […]

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Gun Owners Force Reversal of Jerome County’s Illegal Firearm Policy

Gun owners scored a major victory yesterday after the Jerome County Commissioners reversed their unlawful ban on firearms in a county building. The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance had initiated discussions with legal counsel (click here to donate to our legal fund) regarding potential action against the county, following its decision to prohibit firearms in the […]

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Local Win for Gun Rights: Kooskia Revises Ordinance

The city of Kooskia has officially updated its outdated firearm ordinance, bringing it into compliance with Idaho’s firearm preemption statute. For years, the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) has worked with cities and counties across the state to ensure local ordinances align with state law. To date, we’ve helped nearly 100 jurisdictions make these important […]

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Guns with Greg (Ep. 4) – Eagle, Kooskia Firearm Preemption Violations

On the latest episode of Guns with Greg, we tackle the firearm preemption violations in Kooskia and Eagle. Firearm preemption issues have happened across Idaho. We’ve helped fight nearly 100 of them. This time, the spotlight is on Kooskia, where an outdated ordinance dating back to 1959 criminalizes concealed carry and bans all firearm discharge […]

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Guns with Greg (Ep. 3) – Guns Allowed at Western Idaho Fair?

In the latest episode of Guns with Greg, we discuss whether or not it is legal for gun owners to carry firearms at the Western Idaho Fair. The WIF is the largest fair in Idaho, located in Ada County. Thousands of people attend the fair every year. Because Ada County runs the fair, firearms cannot […]

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Outdated Gun Ban in Kooskia Sparks ISAA Action

The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance has formally notified the town of Kooskia that its firearm ordinance violates Idaho’s state preemption law. For nearly 12 years, ISAA has led the charge to eliminate illegal local gun restrictions across the state. Thanks to our efforts, over 90 violations—ranging from unlawful signage to outdated codes—have been corrected in […]

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Sen. Zito Takes Over 1,000 Petitions to Caldwell Night Rodeo

State Senator Christy Zito (R – Mountain Home) took over 1,000 petitions to the Caldwell Night Rodeo that were from Idaho’s gun owners opposed to CNR’s gun-free zone. Gun owners mobilized quickly last week and over the weekend to oppose CNR’s gun-free zone policy. In just a few days, over a thousand petitions were signed […]

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Pro-Gun Bills Halted by Idaho GOP Senator

State Senator Jim Guthrie (R-Inkom), the Senate State Affairs Chairman, blocked every meaningful pro-gun bill for the 2025 legislative session. Here is a recap of what Guthrie blocked: Stand Your Ground – Sen. ZitoFirearm Preemption Accountability – Sen. ZitoFirearm Preemption Public Carry – Rep. Hawkins Campus Carry Reform – Sen. ForemanRepeal Outdated Firearm Parading Ban […]

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Sen. Zito’s Firearm Preemption Expansion Legislation

Sen. Christy Zito (R – Mtn. Home) is proposing a change to Idaho’s firearm preemption legislation. The goal of the legislation is to hold individuals, agencies, or municipalities who violate Idaho’s firearm preemption law accountable. At the bottom of this article, you will find the bill text. Also below, you will find a brief explanation […]

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Sen. Zito’s Stand Your Ground Expansion Legislation

Sen. Christy Zito (R – Mtn. Home) is proposing changing Idaho’s Stand Your Ground law to include immunity and reimbursement. The goal of the legislation is to ensure that gun owners are not held in jail indefinitely by a prosecutor looking to turn a case of self-defense into a political prosecution. Cases like Kyle Rittenhouse […]