Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Ada County. Boise, the capital of Idaho and Ada County seat, lies along the Boise River where the Snake River Plain meets the foothills. The city features the sandstone Capitol building, Boise State University, and the Basque Block downtown, with Meridian, Eagle, and Kuna extending to the west and south. Orders ship to FFL dealers around the area.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Idaho law allows.
Idaho does not require a purchase permit, registration, or waiting period for firearms. Dealer sales involve ATF Form 4473 and a federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply: buyers must be 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Idaho FFL dealer of your choice, who conducts the background check and transfers the firearm. An enhanced Idaho license may substitute for the background check under federal rules; confirm with your dealer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Boise-area buyers:
Idaho allows permitless concealed carry for adults 18 and older who are legally eligible to own a firearm. Optional licenses include the standard concealed weapons license and the enhanced license, issued by the Ada County Sheriff. The enhanced license requires additional training and is recognized by more states. Schools, courthouses, and posted private property may restrict carry.
Idaho offers general deer tags over the counter to residents, with controlled hunts for certain units. The general any-weapon deer season typically opens on October 10 in many units and closes in late October or November, depending on the unit. Rifles, muzzleloaders, and archery gear are permitted for any-weapon hunts. Refer to the 2026 Idaho Fish and Game Big Game Seasons and Rules for specific dates and antlerless regulations in your unit.
Ada County is part of Unit 39 in the Boise River elk zone. The area within Ada County is closed to general archery elk hunting, and the Boise River Wildlife Management Area above Lucky Peak has seasonal closures for winter range. General any-weapon deer season in Unit 39 runs from October 10 to 31.
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, owned by Idaho Fish and Game, is located south of Boise and provides a convenient location for shooting enthusiasts.
The ranges on the city pages are public facilities run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, picked by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are set by the agency.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Boise or anywhere in Ada County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No, eligible adults 18 and older can carry concealed without a permit. Optional standard and enhanced licenses are issued by the Ada County Sheriff.
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, south of Boise, is owned by Idaho Fish and Game and offers a shooting location.
Residents can purchase general deer tags over the counter. Nonresident tags and controlled hunts have specific limits. Check with Idaho Fish and Game for details.
Yes. Parts are not firearms and ship like any package; a few cities regulate ammunition delivery, which the city page notes.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Ada County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.