Proof of firearms training is required for all initial Ada County applications. The application must provide documentation that this training has been completed. Firearms training must be completed in a classroom setting.
- Please use the appointment calendar to schedule an appointment. When you get to the calendar, please select the “Concealed Weapons & SOR” to find an open appointment time.
- You will need to fill out the Concealed Weapons Application PDF. Bring this completed application to Ada County Driver’s License Office 400 N Benjamin Ln #101 Boise, Idaho 83704.
- We will copy your firearms training documentation for our files.
- Your fingerprints will be taken.
- Bring a valid form of identification. A state-issued driver’s license or identification card is preferred.
- Initial application fee of $56.10 is due at the time of the application.
- Background checks take approximately 90 days.
- We will contact you by mail advising if you have been approved or denied.
*Please note: the application CANNOT be submitted online. You MUST apply in person at our Driver’s License Office located at 400 Benjamin Ln #101 Boise, Idaho 83704.
*The Idaho Sheriff’s Association offers an online handgun safety training course that satisfies the firearms familiarity requirements for a standard Idaho concealed weapons permit. https://www.idahocwl.org.
Please remember to schedule an appointment using the appointment calendar.