Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Bonneville County. Idaho Falls, the largest city in eastern Idaho, developed along the Snake River and near the Idaho National Laboratory. The Snake River Greenbelt runs through downtown, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Teton Range are just an hour to the east.
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.
In Idaho, no purchase permit, registration, or waiting period is required for firearm purchases. Dealer sales involve the ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check. Federal age restrictions apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online orders are shipped to the buyer's chosen Idaho FFL dealer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Idaho Falls-area buyers:
Idaho permits concealed carry without a license for adults aged 18 and older who are legally eligible to own a firearm. The Bonneville County Sheriff issues optional standard and enhanced concealed weapons licenses, with the enhanced license recognized by more states. Carry restrictions remain in place for schools, courthouses, and posted properties.
Idaho offers general deer and elk tags over the counter to residents, with controlled hunts in certain units allocated through a draw system. The any-weapon deer season typically begins in October. For detailed information, consult the Idaho Fish and Game Big Game Seasons and Rules.
Bonneville County is part of the Tex Creek elk zone, Units 66 and 69. Unit 69 mandates chronic wasting disease testing and enforces motorized hunting rules; the general any-weapon deer season in both units runs from October 10 to 24.
Ririe Reservoir and the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area are southeast of town, with Market Lake and Mud Lake marshes easily accessible northwest of the city.
The public ranges on the city pages are run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen 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 Ammon, Iona, Ucon, Idaho Falls or anywhere in Bonneville County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No, permitless concealed carry is allowed for eligible adults aged 18 and older. Sheriff-issued licenses are optional.
No, there is no waiting period. Only the federal background check is required.
Yes, general deer tags are available over the counter. Controlled hunts are allocated through a draw system.
.243, 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 in most of the country; .350 Legend or .450 Bushmaster where the state requires straight-wall cartridges. The city page names the zone.
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 Bonneville County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.