Im wanting to start open carrying but im only 18 so im curious. So is it legal for me to open carry? Im actually getting a FNH FNX 40 soon is the reason im wondering.
Im wanting to start open carrying but im only 18 so im curious. So is it legal for me to open carry? Im actually getting a FNH FNX 40 soon is the reason im wondering.
It is 100% legal. I turned 18 in November and have been OCing everyday since. One bonus is that everybody thinks you are older. Just keep in mind to stay away from schools, and the fact that most cops are likely going to be more questioning of a younger person OCing. Possibly the most difficult thing for me has been OCing among my friends at social events. You will get a lot of questions and depending on the friends that you hang out with, someone might try to do a gun snatch "just for fun". I would HIGHLY recommend sucker punching the person who does that immediately, and then trying to avoid being associated with that moron in the future. Great job being one of the few and brave folks who chooses to OC rather than be unarmed until their are 21.
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Idaho Statute 18-3302 (9) said:(9) While in any motor vehicle, inside the limits or confines of any city, a person shall not carry a concealed weapon on or about his person without a license to carry a concealed weapon. This shall not apply to any firearm located in plain view whether it is loaded or unloaded. A firearm may be concealed legally in a motor vehicle so long as the weapon is disassembled or unloaded.
Idaho Statutes 18-3302 (11) said:(11) The sheriff of a county may issue a license to carry a concealed weapon to those individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) years who in the judgment of the sheriff warrant the issuance of the license to carry a concealed weapon. Such issuance shall be subject to limitations which the issuing authority deems appropriate. Licenses issued to individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) years shall be easily distinguishable from regular licenses.
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!
DO NOT "SUCKER PUNCH" *ANYONE* WHEN YOU ARE CARRYING, open or concealed. PERIOD.
That immediately becomes a felony charge of aggravated assault and, when convicted, you can't own a any more.
Misdemeanors are elevated to felonies often when a person is carrying, this is because "intent with the presence of a 'deadly weapon'" is factored in. Case in point: Steal a candy bar while carrying, especially open carry, and that is a felony. It will be concluded you used your deadly weapon as a "presence" factor to gravely intimidate another. If you don't believe me on this, then get rid of your firearm(s). Immediately.
Certainly, defensive moves for you to discern of necessity.
When you carry, you are stating you are well knowing of laws and of lawful conduct. Live accordingly, including your choice of "friends" to hang around with, "partying," etc. If they start partying (drinking, drugs, etc.) while you are carrying, leave. Period.
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Grabbing someone's gun is a felony, and it is entirely legal to punch someone who attempts to do so in self defense. That would not be assault of any kind.
That being said, if the person really is a friend who is just screwing around, and doesn't actually take the gun, you are far better off just walking away.
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The reason for my
NO!
is that, yes, while you meant it in "jest," and I and others do understand it as such, lots of other people take all kinds of posts on these and other forums as "absolute truth".
"Well I read online I could just sucker-punch my friend...so I took my lollypop outta my mouth, put it in my fist and punched 'em..."
Yeah, right.
Though, should a person, be they a friend, family member, the Pope, or anyone else, attempt to disarm an individual, the response needs to be with the *same* action for any of these persons, with the action being that which the armed individual deems necessary for their personal safety and/or those around them.
And, while I do concur with others in regards to both applying locally and, if necessary, another state, with an out-of-state CWP this won't cover you for the (very unconstitutional) federal Gun Free School Zone Act (GFSZA) of 1995, wherein a person is required to have a CWP from that very same state, that being Idaho in this case.
Unless, that is, if your firearm, every damned last component of it, AND the entirety of the ammo you are using, including casing, slug, primer and powder, were all made in Idaho, then GFSZA has no "legal" impact on you.
Case in point (this wasn't me...): I know an individual who (several years back) OC'd right at the property line of a Treasure Valley-area public school, this with a 100% all Idaho firearm and ammo. While this individual "schooled" the LEOs, I recommend NOT seeking to become a case law in this area, unless "Mr. Richest man in da world" is your Dad (money-wise, not that the richest man in the world is pro-2A; he's Mexican anyway; yup, the richest guy at the writing of this post is a telecommunications multi-billionaire ... but I digress).
'nuff said.
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You can lawfully open carry in Idaho at 18 years of age.
There is actually no law stating you can open carry. The only law on the books is that which prohibits conceal carry for 18 years of age and above, that being Idaho Code §18-3302.
You can also lawfully open carry in Idaho between the ages of 12 and 18 if you have a permission slip from your parent or guardian with you.
Idaho Code §18-3302E ~ POSSESSION OF A WEAPON BY A MINOR
You can also visit Idaho Carry (was Idaho Open Carry, now Idaho Carry ~ Open & Concealed)
IdahoCarry.org
or Idaho Carry on Facebook at
Idaho Carry FB
Hope this helps.
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