Brief Overview Of Idaho State Laws Concerning Air Guns
Idaho has no restriction or laws regulating the use of air guns.
How old do you need to be to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun in Idaho?
In Idaho you must be 18 Years Old to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun.
Idaho Air Gun Hunting Regulations
Idaho allows air gun hunting for certain species. These species include:
• Coyote
• Fox
• Marmot
• Porcupine
• Predators
• Raccoon
• Skunk
• Squirrel
• Starlings
• Weasel
Air Gun Laws In Local Jurisdictions
Below are the laws and ordinances concerning airguns, BB guns, pellet guns and airsoft guns for the local jurisdictions in the state of Idaho:
BANNOCK COUNTY CODE – AIR GUN LAWS
No Air gun laws or ordinances listed by County Code, “firearms” laws pertain also to air guns, however, you may wish to contact an attorney or State of Idaho legal branch to get more definitive answers to “air-gun” laws. Each town may also have its own adopted ordinances.
County of MADISON, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
No Local Air-gun ordinances listed
PRESTON MUNICIPAL CODE – AIR GUN LAWS
No Local Air-gun ordinances listed.
City of ST. ANTHONY, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
Chapter 9.08 – FIREARMS
9.08.020 – Discharge of firearms prohibited.
It is unlawful to discharge any firearm as defined in Section 9.08.010 within the corporate limits of the city; provided that this section shall not be construed to prohibit any officer of the law from discharging a firearm in the performance of his duty, nor prohibit any person from using a firearm in the lawful protection of his person or property.
9.08.010 – Definitions.
Whenever the word “firearms” is used in this chapter, the word means any instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell, lead, bullets, rocks or other harmful objects by the action of gunpowder exploded within it, or by the action of compressed air within it, or by the power of springs, and included but not limited to what are commonly known as air rifles, BB guns, BB guns, slings, slingshots and flippers.
(Ord. 620 (part), 1976).
KUNA, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
CHAPTER 5 – DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS
SECTION:
10-5-1: – DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS:
10-5-1: – DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS:
A. Definitions:
“Firearm” is any device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which a projectile is discharged through a barrel by the force of an explosive charge.
“Air gun” is any weapon that expels a projectile through the action of release of a pressurized gas, compressed air, expanding gas, or other force-producing means or method including, but not limited to, objects commonly referred to as air guns, air pistols, air rifles, “bb” guns, pellet guns, blow guns, air soft guns and paint ball guns.
B. It shall be unlawful to discharge a firearm within city limits from a dwelling or vehicle or within any platted and developed subdivision or in a manner likely to cause damage to the property of another.
1. This section shall not apply to firearms discharged at a regularly established shooting gallery or range licensed and authorized by Kuna City Code or by any law enforcement officer when discharging his/her firearm in the performance of his/her duty or when any citizen is discharging a firearm or other dangerous or deadly weapon when lawfully defending person or property.
C. It shall unlawful to discharge any air gun upon or within the public right-of way, public parks and other public property and ways, or private property open to the public, except at a range established or approved by the City of Kuna.
A person who commits the crime of discharging a weapon is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished in accordance with KCC 1-4-1.
Buhl, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
4-3B-1: BB GUNS AND AIR GUNS:
A. Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, fowling piece, pistol or firearm, of any description, or explode, or set off any combustible or explosive material within the city unless such activity is allowed as fireworks under title 2, chapter 4 of this code, or when the firing of said arms is with blanks at a parade, celebration, sporting event or theatrical performance.
D. Exemption: Authorized law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their line of duty, are exempt from this article. (1974 Code § 8-1203)
Burley, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
10-4-1: WEAPONS:
1. No person shall discharge any firearm within the city of Burley with the exception of any employee or agent of the city of Burley or law enforcement officer, acting within the course and scope of their official duties, police or military salutes upon command from a proper military or police officer, or use as a starting, ending, or other signal at any organized sporting event recognized by a public school or the city of Burley.
Caldwell, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
08-01-25: AIR GUNS, FIREARMS:
(2) Concealed Weapons: It shall be unlawful for any person to carry concealed upon his person any brass knuckles, revolver, pistol, dagger, stiletto or other deadly weapon.
(3) Discharge Of Firearms Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties.
(5) Police To Confiscate: Concealed weapons, when found, or firearms unlawfully discharged within the city limits shall be confiscated by the police department. (1962 Code, Sections 9-5-1 _ 9-5-5)
Cambridge IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
No local Air-gun ordinances listed.
Coeur d’Alene, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
9.52.020: DISCHARGE PROHIBITED: It is unlawful for any person to discharge, within the limits of the city, any “firearms”, as defined in section
9.52.010 of this chapter, slingshots, zip guns, or bows and arrows, except that military honor guards when performing at recognized cemeteries may discharge blanks with permission of the parks and cemetery director or his/her designee. Furthermore, military honor guards performing at Veterans’ Park on Memorial Day or Veterans Day may discharge blanks. Furthermore, city of Coeur d’Alene fire or police honor guards or military honor guards may discharge blanks at the Cherry Hill Fallen Heroes Plaza to honor a fallen firefighter or police officer. Any discharge of firearms at Cherry Hill Fallen Heroes Plaza would require a permit from the parks director. (Ord. 3378 §1, 2010)
9.52.040: ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF WEAPONS AT PARADES OR PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES:
A. Weapons: It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession or to have in any vehicle any weapon while participating in or attending a parade or public assembly. <!–[if !vml]–><!–[endif]–>
B. Possession Unlawful: It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession or to have in any vehicle at a point within one thousand feet (1,000′) of a parade or public assembly, or within one thousand feet (1,000′) of the perimeter of a parade or public assembly from the beginning to the end of the route, in the case of a moving parade or public assembly any weapon. This section shall not apply to any person in possession of any weapon in his private dwelling or place of business. Any campers, mobile homes or trailers lawfully parked on private property within one thousand feet (1,000′) of the parade or public assembly site shall also be excluded.
Cottonwood, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
9.16.020: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It is unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the city limits of the city; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 86 § 1, 1984)
Dalton Gardens, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
7-1-2: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS:
B. Discharge Of Firearms Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the Municipality.
C. Exceptions: This Section shall not apply to peace officers in the discharge of their duties, to persons discharging a firearm at dogs not on the premises of the owner which are worrying, wounding or killing any livestock or poultry which is raised and kept in captivity for domestic purposes or to the slaughtering on the premises where an animal is to be butchered. (Ord. 101, 5-1-1986)
Emmett IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-3-4-4: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND CERTAIN OTHER DEVICES WITHIN CITY LIMITS:
A. Prohibited Conduct: Except for law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any rifle, shotgun, handgun, firearm, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, sling, blowgun, air gun, or BB gun within the city limits. (Ord. O2006-12, 7-11-2006)
Filer, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-3-3: UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF GUNS:
It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any gun, pistol, rifle, shotgun, cannon or firearm of any description within the City limits. This prohibition shall not apply to law enforcement officers acting within the course and scope of their employment. (Ord. 469, 5-2-95)
Fruitland, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
9-3-4: OFFENSES CONCERNING FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS:
A. Discharging Firearms: Any person, not an officer, discharging any firearms within the City shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine as set out in Section 1-4-1 of this City Code.
Garden City, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
4-12-12: WEAPONS DISCHARGES:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fire arms of any kind or description, air rifles, air pistols, BB guns, blowguns, slingshots, flippers, or arrows within the corporate limits of Garden City; provided, however, that shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 629, 10-11-1994)
4-17-2: PROHIBITED ACTS:
A. Except in self-defense, no person shall draw, exhibit or brandish a replica or facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in a rude, angry or threatening manner, with the intent to frighten, vex, harass or annoy or with the intent to commit an act which is a crime under the laws of the city, state or federal government against any other person.
Genesee, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-4-2: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the city; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 350, 8-8-2001)
Gooding, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-1-58: WEAPONS, DISCHARGE:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any weapon, air gun, sparrow gun, flipper, firearm or any similar device or contrivance within the limits of the City. Exceptions to the above provisions are as follows: A. Police or law enforcement officers in their line of duty.
Grangeville, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-1-18: WEAPONS PROHIBITED:
C. Discharge Of Weapons Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge weapons of any kind or description within the limits of the city; provided however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties.
Hansen, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-1-2: FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS:
A. Discharge Of BB Guns, Slingshots And Firearms; Permit: It is unlawful for any person to discharge any air gun, slingshot or other contrivance which propels a missile or missiles by use of compressed air, springs or any other elastic substance, or to discharge any firearm, including .22, shotgun or any manner of rifle without first having obtained a written permit from the city council permitting the possession and discharge of such BB guns, slingshots, or other firearms as provided in this section. (1991 Code § 9.08.010)
Hauser, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
4-1-4: FIREARMS:
A. It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the city limits of the city of Hauser, Idaho; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to law enforcement officers and Idaho state fish and game officers in the discharge of their duties.
1. Exception: A person may discharge a firearm on properties that are zoned to allow agricultural use, if discharge of the firearm is for the purpose of slaughtering animals raised on the property for the purpose of human consumption and the person discharging the firearm complies with the following conditions:
a. The discharge of the firearm is aimed away from persons, vehicles, roadways, buildings constructed for human occupancy, and other animals; and
b. The person discharging the firearm provides prior notice to the law enforcement agency for the city. (Ord. 145, 8-27-2008)
Hayden, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
No local Air-gun ordinances listed.
Hayden Lake, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
Prohibition: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearms, slingshot, zip gun or bow and arrow within the limits of the city. (Ord. 32, 2-5-1968)
Heyburn, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-7-2: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. (1982 Code)
Kendrick, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-2-3: DISCHARGE FIREARMS:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearms within the corporate limits or unlawfully carry on their person any concealed weapon, and any person so offending shall, upon conviction, be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 3, 11-24-1890; amd. 2009 Code)
Ketchum, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
9.20.010: DISCHARGING FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS PROHIBITED:
A. It is unlawful for any person, not an officer of the law acting in his or her official capacity, to discharge any firearm within the corporate limits of the city of Ketchum, Blaine County, Idaho.
Kimberly, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
9.12.010: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the city. For purposes of this section, “firearm” shall mean any handgun, rifle, shotgun or other weapon which propels a projectile by means of gunpowder. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than that allowed by state statute and/or imprisonment of not more than six (6) months. (Ord. 471 § 1, 1995: Ord. 469 § 1, 1995)
This chapter shall not apply to any law enforcement officer who is engaged in the lawful fulfillment of his or her duties as a law enforcement officer. This chapter shall not apply to any firing range or other business licensed or permitted by the city and which operates in compliance with the zoning ordinance. (Ord. 471 § 4, 1995)
Mountain Home, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-2-8: AIR GUNS, FIREARMS:
B. Discharge Of Firearms Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties.
Nampa, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-1-4: DISCHARGING FIREARMS, FLIPPERS OR SIMILAR DEVICES:
Any person, not a police officer, discharging any firearm, air gun, sparrow gun, flipper, bow and arrow, or other similar contrivance in the city shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2124)
New Plymouth, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-5-2: CONCEALED WEAPONS:
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry concealed upon his person any brass knuckles, revolver, pistol, dagger, stiletto or other deadly weapon. (Ord. 151, 2-1-1982, eff. 2-11-1982)
6-5-3: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the Municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 151, 2-1-1982, eff. 2-11-1982)
Plummer, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
3-2-3: WEAPONS:
A. Discharge Of Firearms: Any person who shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol, rifle or other firearm within the corporate limits of the city shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code; provided that, upon national holidays and other days of public celebration, <!–[if !vml]–><!–[endif]–>the mayor and city council may permit such regulations as they deem best for the firing of other firearms.
B. Dangerous Weapons: Any person who shall draw any species of firearms or any dirk, dagger, knife or other deadly or dangerous weapon in a threatening, menacing or insolent manner with the intent of using the same upon the person of another or threatening to so use said weapon or in a manner to cause any person to fear that it may be used upon his person shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 339, 6-8-2000)
Post Falls, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
9.36.030: DISCHARGE PROHIBITED:
It is unlawful for any person to discharge firearms or manually operated throwing devices of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties.
Rathdrum, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-3-2: WEAPONS; FIREARMS:
B. Discharge Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to discharge, within the city limits of the city, any firearms, slingshots, zip guns, flips or bows and arrows.
1. This prohibition shall not apply to law enforcement officers in the discharge of their duties, including discharge for training purposes.
Rupert, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
8-2-13: USE REGULATIONS OF PARKS:
C. It shall be unlawful for any person in a public park or recreational area to: 8. Bring into the parks or recreational areas any pistol, revolver, rifle, BB gun, air gun, slingshot, bow and arrow or any other weapon in which the propelling force is gun powder, a spring, air, or other similar force, except in designated areas.
Sandpoint, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-3-2: DISCHARGE OF DEADLY WEAPONS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or discharge deadly weapons of any kind or description within the city limits; provided however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their official duties. (Ord. 1245, 9-15-2010)
Sun Valley, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-3-2: DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS:
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to discharge a firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow and arrow, slingshot, blowgun, or any other weapon capable of launching a projectile within the city limits of the city except:
B. In regard to firearms, when rendered necessary in the course of an arrest;
C. When necessary during “an emergency” for the defense of life, person or property; and
D. “When no emergency exists”, when necessary for the protection of property, but then only after the issuance of a permit by the city police department after the applicant has satisfied the conditions specified herein. (1990 Code)
Troy, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-5-2: CONCEALED WEAPONS:
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry concealed upon his person any brass knuckles, revolver, pistol, dagger, stiletto or other deadly weapon. (1968 Code)
6-5-3: DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality; provided, however, that this shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. (1968 Code).
Twin Falls, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
6-2-1: AIR GUNS, WEAPONS:
(C) Unlawful Discharge Of Guns And Firecrackers: It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, fowling piece, pistol or firearm of any description…(1958 Code, ch. X, art. 1, sec. 27)
(D) Permits: Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the city council may grant permits to persons or businesses permitting the discharge of air guns, flippers, bows and arrows, pistols or firearms within the city limits, subject to any specific conditions that the council may require. (Ord. 2277, 7-17-1989)
Wilder, IDAHO – AIR GUN LAWS
5-2-1: FIREARMS:
No person shall carry, use for amusement or otherwise, or fire or discharge any air gun, pellet gun, spring gun or firearm of any kind or nature whatsoever within the city. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 173, 2-8-1966)
Disclaimer
These rules and regulations were compiled to the best of my ability. The information on this page should not constitute as legal advice. Always check with your local jurisdiction for the final ruling.