AG’s Office Says Local Police Cannot Keep Gun Lists, Registries as Twin Falls Dispute Continues. By Greg Pruett (08/29/24)

idahodispatch.com/ags-office-says-local…

Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador’s office says state law (HOUSE BILL NO. 295, Idaho Code 18-3326A) prohibits law enforcement from keeping a list of firearms or firearm owners unless the records were part of a criminal investigation or prosecution.

HB295: legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/upload…

The issue involves Twin Falls gun shops who oppose the Twin Falls Police Department telling them they must use third-party online software LeadsOnline to track firearms and firearm owners or face potential legal action.

The article quotes several legislators and gun rights advocates who have praised the AG’s response. Here’s just one example from Christy Zito — candidate for District 8 Senate and Idaho Second Amendment Alliance member — but the entire article and its quotes are well worth your time if you wish to protect 2A:

“I am so proud of the gun owners, and specifically QRF and Homestead Tactical, for standing up for the right to keep and bear arms. Our rights are only protected for as long as citizens stand up and fight.

The AG’s opinion confirms that local government agencies’ requirement to turn over private information about citizens and their firearms is against the law. Moreover, the AG’s opinion clearly says that gun shops cannot even voluntarily turn over this information as the records being kept by any Idaho police agency violates Idaho law. It also clearly violates the 2nd Amendment.

I am grateful for AG Labrador’s office ensuring the rights of Idaho’s gun owners are protected.”