Idahoans still apply for weapons permits despite new rules

Though adults over the age of 21 in Idaho have been able to carry concealed weapons in most places without a county-issued permit since July, many residents are still seeking permits.

The Idaho Statesman reports that applications by Idaho residents looking to carry concealed firearms have remained steady since the change, though now a larger number of the applications are for enhanced permits that allow users to carry concealed weapons in other states.

According to the Idaho State Police, as of December, 131,665 Idaho adults possessed a concealed weapons permit, 8 percent of the state’s population. Of those, 21 percent were enhanced permits.

Enhanced permits require training, meaning demand for gun safety classes has remained high. So far this year, 215 people have taken classes offered nearly monthly by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.

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Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com