ENHANCED LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS – Amends existing law to provide that certain persons may provide instruction on Idaho law regarding firearms and the use of deadly force.

Idaho bill H 573 amends Section 18-3302K to specify who can teach the legal portion of required concealed carry training. It allows only certain qualified individuals - such as active Idaho state bar members, certified retired law enforcement officers, or NRA-certified instructors with at least eight years of experience - to provide instruction on Idaho firearms law and deadly force use. This directly affects applicants seeking enhanced concealed carry licenses, who must complete a qualifying handgun course taught by such approved instructors. The bill modifies existing training requirements to ensure the legal component of the course is delivered by specific, credentialed instructors.