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Idaho Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: Common knives (blade 6 in or less) may be carried concealed without a license; a concealed dirk, bowie knife or dagger needs a license unless an exception applies (Idaho Code 18-3302).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Idaho

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MontanaPermitted
A 'concealed weapon' is defined as only a firearm, so carrying any knife concealed (any blade length) is not an offense in Montana (MCA 45-8-316).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NevadaConditional
No statewide blade-length limit, but a concealed machete is barred and a knife may fall under the 'other dangerous or deadly weapon' catch-all; ordinary pocketknives are generally lawful (NRS 202.350).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonConditional
ORS 166.240 bans carrying concealed a dirk, dagger, switchblade or similar knife; ordinary folding pocketknives are exempt per Oregon case law.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →
UtahPermitted
No blade-length limit; Utah's only concealment offense (76-11-202) covers firearms carried by under-21s, so non-restricted adults may carry knives concealed.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonConditional
No statewide blade-length limit, but furtively carrying any dagger, dirk or other dangerous weapon with intent to conceal is a gross misdemeanor; common knives may be carried (RCW 9.41.250).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingPermitted
A common knife may be carried concealed (a 'deadly weapon' only if used/intended as one); Wyoming permitless carry covers eligible adults; no blade-length limit (W.S. 6-8-104).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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