Conditional use · Planning application
Home-based firearms repair and light manufacturing business approved with conditions
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the permit on July 14 for small-scale gun repair and kit assembly in a home, with sales made offsite. The owner needs a home occupation permit and a building review of the work area and hazardous materials storage.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
Carson Bise of Bison Defense Firearms wants to run a home-based firearms business at 1024 10th Avenue S in Nampa, in a single-family residential neighborhood. The work would be small gun repairs and assembling firearm kits using hand tools and light machinery, with all sales taking place at other licensed dealers off-site. The exterior of the home would not change.
I plan to start a small firearms repair and manufacturing business, small repairs and firearms kits that don't require big machinery and can be assembled using hand tools.
Project name on file: Bison Defense Firearms
Timeline
Aug. 3, 2026
13 documents added
July 15, 2026
P&Z Commision Decision/Action Letter
July 14, 2026
Decision: Approved
Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission: Approved.
July 14, 2026
Public hearing: Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission
June 29, 2026
Notice to Area Property Owners
June 11, 2026
Property Postings
June 4, 2026
Notice to Agencies/Departments
June 4, 2026
Notify Applicant
June 1, 2026
Assess Fees (CUP)
April 29, 2026
Plan Intake Passed
April 29, 2026
Plan Intake Failed
April 29, 2026
Accepted for review
April 10, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Project narrative
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April 10, 2026 · 7 KB · Narrative
Staff reports
- Download Staff report for conditional use permit, home occupation firearms sales
Planning staff report for the July 14, 2026 Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on a home occupation firearms sales permit in a single-family residential zone, with applicable home occupation code.
July 8, 2026 · 23 pages · 6.6 MB · Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Recorded conditional use permit for home firearms services
Recorded Nampa conditional use permit allowing a home-occupation firearms repair and light manufacturing business with offsite sales, with conditions on building review and hazardous materials.
Aug. 3, 2026 · 2 pages · 217 KB · Recorded permit #2026-031107
- Download Decision letter approving home occupation firearms permit
Planning and Zoning Commission approved the conditional use permit with five conditions, including a Building Department residential remodel permit for the gunsmithing work area.
July 15, 2026 · 16 pages · 6.9 MB · Decision Letter
- Download Reasoned statement with findings, conclusions and decision
Planning and Zoning Commission order approving a conditional use permit for a home firearms sales and service business, with findings on the Comprehensive Plan, public facilities and nuisance impacts.
July 15, 2026 · 5 pages · 889 KB · Reasoned Statement
Application
- Download Master application form for conditional use permit
City of Nampa master application for a conditional use permit (one acre or less) for Bison Defense Firearms, with applicant and owner information filled in.
April 29, 2026 · 2 pages · 247 KB · Application
- Download Pre-application meeting notes from planning and zoning staff
Staff notes for a proposed federal firearms license conditional use permit covering firearms repair and light manufacturing, with sales elsewhere, plus home occupation code excerpts.
April 10, 2026 · 6 pages · 411 KB · Pre-Application Meeting Notes
Photos
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April 10, 2026 · 1 page · 515 KB · Aerial image or sketch
Other documents
- Firearms business checklist
April 29, 2026 · Checklist
- Legal description
April 29, 2026 · Legal Description - Word
- Download Site map
April 29, 2026 · 1.1 MB · Site Map
- Warranty deed
April 29, 2026 · Warranty Deed
- Affidavit of legal interest
April 10, 2026 · Affidavit of Legal Interest
