Idaho Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Does Idaho have a 'red flag' law that allows courts to remove guns from individuals considered a threat to themselves or others?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only for individuals with a mental illness diagnosis

4. Only after a felony conviction

The correct answer is: No

Idaho does not have a 'red flag' law that permits courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others based on a petition from family members or law enforcement. This means that, unlike some states that have implemented such laws to address concerns about gun violence and suicide, Idaho does not have a legal mechanism to enforce the removal of firearms in these circumstances. The absence of such a law reflects the state's overall approach to firearms policy, where individual rights to bear arms are often prioritized over the implementation of restrictive measures. The other choices imply conditions under which firearm removal could occur, which do not align with the absence of a 'red flag' law in Idaho.