Idaho "Enhanced Only" Reciprocity

[The Good Doc]

I know a lot of CalGunners have moved to Idaho, so if anyone knows, whats the difference between your regular CCW and your Enhanced CCW. I've got my CCW in South Carolina and there is reciprocity in Idaho but on our state website it says Idaho is an "enhanced only" reciprocity.

I'm looking on your attorney general website and it says,

It also sounds like Idaho is an open carry state.



I'm gonna be going to City of Rocks National Reserve. Any help from someone more familiar with what is an "enhanced" CCW would be great. Thanks.

[EricT71]

Going off what my dad told me (he has lived there 30+ years) only non residents need a ccw there. He told me the only reason for a resident to get one is to skip the background check on firearm purchases.Never head him mention anything about "enhanced".

[9Cal_OC]

I know a lot of CalGunners have moved to Idaho, so if anyone knows, whats the difference between your regular CCW and your Enhanced CCW. I've got my CCW in South Carolina and there is reciprocity in Idaho but on our state website it says Idaho is an "enhanced only" reciprocity.

I'm looking on your attorney general website and it says,

It also sounds like Idaho is an open carry state.



I'm gonna be going to City of Rocks National Reserve. Any help from someone more familiar with what is an "enhanced" CCW would be great. Thanks.

Enhanced only is 21+. Utah has two different permits which are not both recognized out of state. If SC gives permits to ONLY 21+, you should be g2g.

[-hanko]

Going off what my dad told me (he has lived there 30+ years) only non residents need a ccw there. He told me the only reason for a resident to get one is to skip the background check on firearm purchases.Never head him mention anything about "enhanced".

Wish you Dad a happy Father's Day, but let him know he's a bit behind the times.

Idaho's non-enhanced license gives you the benefits of no NICS if you're transferring via a licensee. It also lets LE know you're basically a good guy if and when you make contact with LE, or they with you.


[QUOTE=The Good Doc;23112994]I know a lot of CalGunners have moved to Idaho, so if anyone knows, whats the difference between your regular CCW and your Enhanced CCW. I've got my CCW in South Carolina and there is reciprocity in Idaho but on our state website it says Idaho is an "enhanced only" reciprocity.

The enhanced ID CWL requires a demonstration of your shooting ability. The regular license does not. SC's opinion is shared by more than a few states.

I'm looking on your attorney general website and it says, "Does Idaho recognize concealed weapons licenses from other states?

Idaho recognizes CWL's from ALL other states.


It also sounds like Idaho is an open carry state.



I'm gonna be going to City of Rocks National Reserve. Any help from someone more familiar with what is an "enhanced" CCW would be great. Thanks.

An enhanced CWL requires class time...the focus is on how NOT to be involved in a shooting...i.e., hole up in a safe room and call LE. The idea being that if you're not trained AND practice regularly in clearing rooms, you need to stay put until those who are show up.

You're also required to get the standard background check, pics and livescan prints (done at the county seat).

Finally, you're required to show up at a meeting (done with your group) with a licensed attorney. That class tells you when you can shoot an actor, and when you cannot. Our legal class was given by Alex Kincaid, arguably one of the best firearms law attorneys west of the Mississippi.

[Japedo]

In Idaho enhanced gets you the okay to carry at universities and Nevada recognizes it. Nevada does not recognize the Idaho's regular CCW.
There may be another perk that I can't remember but those are the big two. You have to do a live fire class to obtain it. The biggest CCW perk is no NICS check when purchasing a firearm which speeds up the purchase process a few minutes.

*Editted To Add..*
I misunderstood the question, Idaho will recognize the SC CCW, but SC will only recognize Idaho's enhanced CCW.

[nstoolman1]

To me the biggest perk that both have is to be able to carry concealed in a vehicle. Non licensed people can have a loaded firearm in the vehicle not concealed while licensed people may have a loaded firearm concealed on them. It save taking it out of your holster when getting in the car and putting it in you holster when you get out. One of many reasons I moved up here.