Idaho provides some of the strongest constitutional carry and property rights in the nation — and some unique pitfalls. Cannabis is fully illegal; civil forfeiture requires no conviction; federal land is everywhere. Know before you need it.
Idaho has NO pedestrian stop-and-identify law — you are not required to give your name on foot. Constitutional carry (HB 516, 2020) means no permit needed for concealed carry statewide for adults 18+. Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground (§18-4009) provide robust self-defense rights. Cannabis is completely illegal (no medical, no recreational). Civil forfeiture (§37-2744) requires no conviction. Idaho has 5 tribal reservations and extensive federal lands.
Idaho-Specific Rights — 12 Categories
16 Encounter Scenarios — Step-by-Step Idaho Law
Idaho Statutes and Laws — Idaho Code Annotated & Idaho Constitution Art. II
Idaho Landmark Case Law — State v. Purdum, State v. Silva, Rodriguez v. United States, Ruby Ridge
Test your knowledge of Idaho-specific law. All questions cite actual Idaho statutes and case law.