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Press Release: ISAA Calls for End to Gun-Free School Zones, Rejects Calls for Gun Control

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 30, 2025 The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) is calling on the Idaho Legislature to eliminate gun-free school zones and restore the right of school staff to protect themselves and their students. In 2024, lawmakers had the opportunity to pass HB 415, a bill that would have curbed school boards’ authority to […]

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Mountain Home City Counsel to Consider Pro-2nd Amendment Resolution

On Tuesday, August 26, the Mountain Home, Idaho, city council will vote on adopting a resolution proclaiming the city a Second Amendment sanctuary. City Council Chambers160 South 3rd EastMountain Home, IdahoTuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm New Business #6Action Item: Deliberation/Decision regarding draft Resolution declaring the City of Mountain Home to be a Second […]

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ISAA Celebrates 13 Years

Today, the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance celebrates our 13th anniversary! The accomplishments of the ISAA and its members during the last 13 years are immeasurable. No gun group in Idaho, national or otherwise, has been able to do the things we have done. From our beginning fight for Constitutional Carry, expanding it twice, helping push […]

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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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A.G. Labrador Supports Lawsuit Against the NFA

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has joined 14 other red-state attorneys general in a lawsuit that could bring down the National Firearms Act. The ISAA has long opposed the NFA and called for its abolishment. We are strong advocates for H.R. 335, introduced by Rep. Eric Burlison (R – MO), and we worked with Congressman […]

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Caldwell PD’s Rodeo Fees Draw Fire from Canyon County Sheriff

A dispute is brewing between the Caldwell Police Department and Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue over security costs for this week’s Caldwell Night Rodeo. At issue: CPD’s decision to charge extra for law enforcement presence at large events like the CNR. Donahue didn’t mince words in an interview with KIVI Channel 6, calling the move […]

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Caldwell Night Rodeo Sparks Backlash for Banning Guns

Some Idaho gun owners say they will boycott the Caldwell Night Rodeo (CNR) due to its controversial “gun-free zone” policy. In a state that understands gun-free zones are soft targets—not safety measures—many Idahoans are stunned that a rodeo, of all places, would adopt such a policy. Criminals don’t follow signs, and disarming law-abiding citizens only […]

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ISAA Launches New Tool to Help Idahoans Understand Idaho’s Gun Laws

The Idaho Second Amendment Alliance has launched a new Idaho Gun Laws section on our website—designed to help Idahoans navigate common questions about firearm laws in our state. We’ve compiled and continue to refine answers to frequently asked questions. This is not legal advice, but a general guidance from the ISAA. All interpretations reflect ISAA’s […]

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Boise Black Rifle Steps Up After Brutal Attack at Jackson’s

When a young Idahoan was ambushed by three violent attackers at a Jackson’s gas station, he did what every law-abiding citizen hopes they never have to do—he fought back. Backed into a corner, taken to the ground, and beaten with fists and feet, this employee stayed in the fight. And when he had no other […]

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Boise Store Turns Violent as Employee Fights Off Trio in Self-Defense Shooting

A male employee at a Boise business fired a weapon in self-defense after being attacked by three individuals. Boise Police report that one of the suspects, Bailey Geesey, entered the business and stole alcohol. The employee confronted the 18-year-old female, instructing her to leave and not return. That’s when things took a violent turn. The […]