Idaho § 36-1508 - Shooting from public highway - Children in possession of firearms
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 36-1508 — Shooting from public highway - Children in possession of firearms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-1508. Shooting from public highway - Children in possession of firearms
No person shall:
(a) Shoot from Public Highway. Discharge any firearm from or across a public highway.
(b) Children with Firearms. No person under the age of ten (10) years shall have in his possession any shotgun, rifle or other firearm while in the fields or forests or in any tent, camp, auto or any other vehicle in the state of Idaho, except that the holder of a valid hunting license or a participant in a mentored hunting program as prescribed by rules of the commission, if accompanied by an adult licensed to hunt in the state of Idaho, may possess a firearm for hunting while in the fields or forests.
[36-1508, added 1976, ch. 95, sec. 2, p. 366; am. 1992, ch. 81, sec. 34, p. 246; am. 2002, ch. 234, sec. 9, p. 695; am. 2012, ch. 104, sec. 1, p. 280.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 36-1508
What does Idaho Statutes § 36-1508 cover?
Section 36-1508 ("Shooting from public highway - Children in possession of firearms") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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