IDAHO ENHANCED CWL

Minimum class is 6 students is required for the course to begin. You have to be 21 years of age to obtain a concealed weapons license. In Idaho we have two different concealed weapons licenses, however HST focuses on offering the more useful Enhanced (ECWL). A person twenty-one (21) years of age or older who presents a valid ECWL are exempt from any requirement to undergo a records check at the time of purchase or transfer of a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL/gunshop). When you travel out of the state of Idaho you will still need either the ECWL to legally carry in states that have reciprocity with Idaho. Reference: https://isp.idaho.gov/bci/cwl-reciprocity/ or https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ New ECWL applications fees are as follows: $56.10 ($36.10 for State/Federal fees, $20.00 for Sheriff’s Office). These costs are in addition to the course and not affiliated with the curriculum itself.

!!After the course, set an appointment with Lt. Wiggins. Bring in completed application, proof of firearms training, driver’s license or ID. The process of obtaining a new concealed weapons license (either) takes 14 to 90 days. When renewing a CWL it can take up to 30 days. Plan appropriately should you be planning to be gone from the area. We are obligated to follow time constraints set by state law.

For the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office, all concealed weapons licensing is handled by Lt. Michael Wiggins. Initial applications are done by appointment. Because of the number of CWL’s being processed, the appointment ensures there is no waiting to process your paperwork and getting your fingerprints. There is no interview. It also allows you to ask any questions you might have in regard to carrying.