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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 […]

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Montana Bans Local Red Flag Laws

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 809, preventing local municipalities from enacting, enforcing, or supporting Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders. Red Flag laws are the biggest tool gun control advocates are using to go after gun owners. The laws don’t require a criminal charge, trial, or conviction. Many blue states, and even some […]

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Does Constitutional Carry in Idaho Apply to Vehicles?

This is one of the more common questions we get throughout the year. The short and easy answer is yes, it does apply to vehicles. The critical thing to remember is that when you are looking at the state code, there is a list of exemptions to needing a permit, and in this case, the […]

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The Full History of Constitutional Carry

The fight for Constitutional Carry in Idaho began with the founding of the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance on August 21, 2012. From that day forward, the ISAA began pushing Constitutional Carry by gathering signatures, introducing legislation, marching, rallying, and holding elected officials accountable. ISAA members went “all in” to push Constitutional Carry. After passing the […]

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9th Circuit Strikes Down California’s Ammo Background Check Law

Gun owners in California have some relief from the state’s communist gun control laws on at least one front: the ammunition background check. The court wrote in a 2-1 opinion, using Bruen as its basis, that the state’s ammunition background check law violates the right to keep and bear arms. The court stated that the […]

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Breaking: Fulcher Cosponsors Bill to Abolish the NFA!

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher (R – CD1) has signed onto a bill that will abolish the National Firearms Act! H.R. 335 will abolish the NFA in its entirety, and is a step up from the Hearing Protection Act (which Fulcher also cosponsors). H.R. 335’s main sponsor is Rep. Eric Burlison (R – Missouri). In addition […]