Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Ada County. Boise is Idaho's capital, on the Boise River where the high desert meets the foothills of the Boise Mountains. Firearms ship to FFL dealers across Ada and Canyon counties.
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 has no purchase permit, registration or waiting period. A dealer sale uses ATF Form 4473 and the federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Idaho FFL you choose, who runs the check and hands over the gun. An enhanced Idaho license can stand in for the check under federal rules, so ask your dealer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Boise-area buyers:
Idaho allows permitless concealed carry for adults 18 and older who can legally own a firearm. Two optional licenses are issued by the sheriff of your county, here the Ada County Sheriff: the standard concealed weapons license and the enhanced license, which needs more training and is recognized by more states. Schools, courthouses and posted private property can still restrict carry.
Idaho sells general deer tags over the counter to residents and uses controlled hunts for some units. The general any-weapon deer season commonly opens October 10 in many units and closes in late October or November, depending on the unit. Rifles, muzzleloaders and archery gear are legal on any-weapon hunts. Check the 2026 Idaho Fish and Game Big Game Seasons and Rules for your unit, since dates and antlerless rules vary.
The Boise foothills fall in Unit 39, a popular mule deer unit with seasonal closures on winter range. Black's Creek Public Shooting Range, owned by Idaho Fish and Game, is south of town.
Boise hunters have public land close to town in the foothills and the Boise National Forest, and the river greenbelt runs through the middle of the city.
These public shooting ranges near our featured cities are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the national forests. Many require a hunting or fishing license, a range permit or a day pass, and hours change with the seasons, so call or check the agency site first.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forestry and U.S. Forest Service range lists, 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, Nampa, Eagle, 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, not for eligible adults 18 and older. The optional standard and enhanced licenses come from the Ada County Sheriff.
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range south of Boise is owned by Idaho Fish and Game.
Residents can buy general deer tags over the counter. Nonresident tags and controlled hunts have limits. Check Idaho Fish and Game.
Common choices such as .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield work well for deer. Some states limit rifle cartridges or require shotguns or straight-wall cartridges, so check your state's current regulations.
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.