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more permissive in the United States. Utah's firearms laws are intended to protect the <a href="/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" title="Second Amendment to the United States Constitution">second amendment</a> <a href="/wiki/Right_to_keep_and_bear_arms" title="Right to keep and bear arms">rights</a> of its law-abiding citizens, while at the same time ensuring the <a href="/wiki/Public_safety" class="mw-redirect" title="Public safety">safety of the general public</a>. A 2013 study ranked Utah the lowest among all 50 states in the category of gun control legislation.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Under Utah law, violent crimes with firearms, <a href="/wiki/Weapon_possession_(crime)" class="mw-redirect" title="Weapon possession (crime)">criminal possession of firearms</a>, and criminal negligence with firearms may all be prosecuted as <a href="/wiki/Felony" title="Felony">felonies</a>, and strictly punished under state law. Being part of the <a href="/wiki/Western_United_States" title="Western United States">Western United States</a> and Rocky <a href="/wiki/Mountain_States" class="mw-redirect" title="Mountain States">Mountain States</a>, Utah is home to a strong <a href="/wiki/Gun_culture_in_the_United_States" title="Gun culture in the United States">gun culture</a>. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Summary_table">Summary table</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Summary table"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <table class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; width:95%;"> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col" style="width:260px;">Subject / law </th> <th scope="col" style="width:50px;">Long<span class="nowrap"> </span>guns </th> <th scope="col" style="width:50px;">Handguns </th> <th scope="col" style="width:150px;">Relevant statutes </th> <th>Notes </th></tr> <tr> <td>State permit required to purchase?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Firearm registration?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Assault weapon law?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Magazine capacity restriction?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Owner license required?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Permit required for concealed carry?</td> <td>N/A</td> <td>No</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter5/53-5-S704.html">UT Code § 53-05-704</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S504.html">UT Code § 76-10-504</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S523.html">UT Code § 76-10-523(5)</a></td> <td>Utah is a "shall issue" state for citizens and lawful permanent residents who are 18 years or older. Regular permits are issued to those 21 or older, and Provisional permits are issued to those 18 to 21.<br />Permitless carry took effect on May 5, 2021. </td></tr> <tr> <td>Permit required for open carry?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S502.html">UT Code § 76-10-502</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S505.html">UT Code § 76-10-505</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S523.html">UT Code § 76-10-523(5)</a></td> <td>May carry openly without permit if 21 or older.<br />For those 18 to 21: Open carry of a loaded firearm (e.g., a live round of ammunition in the firing chamber) is allowed with a permit. Open carry of firearm without a permit is allowed as long as the gun is at least two actions from being fired, e.g. 1) rack the slide to chamber, and 2) pull the trigger; or must carry with no bullet in the next chamber in a revolver, so have to pull the trigger twice to fire. </td></tr> <tr> <td>Castle Doctrine law?</td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter2/76-2-S405.html">UT Code § 76-2-405</a></td> <td>Force in defense of habitation. <p>"(1) A person is justified in using force against another when and to the extent that he <a href="/wiki/Necessity_in_English_criminal_law" title="Necessity in English criminal law">reasonably believes</a> that the force is necessary to prevent or terminate the other's unlawful entry into or attack upon his habitation; however, he is justified in the use of force which is intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury only if: (a) the entry is made or attempted in a violent and tumultuous manner, surreptitiously, or by stealth, and he reasonably believes that the entry is attempted or made for the purpose of assaulting or offering personal violence to any person, dwelling, or being in the habitation and he reasonably believes that the force is necessary to prevent the assault or offer of personal violence; or (b) he reasonably believes that the entry is made or attempted for the purpose of committing a felony in the habitation and that the force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony. (2) The person using force or deadly force in defense of habitation is presumed for the purpose of both civil and criminal cases to have acted reasonably and had a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or serious bodily injury if the entry or attempted entry is unlawful and is made or attempted by use of force, or in a violent and tumultuous manner, or surreptitiously or by stealth, or for the purpose of committing a felony." </p> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Stand Your Ground law?</td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter2/76-2-S402.html">UT Code § 76-2-402</a></td> <td>Force in defense of person – Forcible felony defined. <p>"(1) (a) A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that force or a threat of force is necessary to defend the person or a third person against another person's imminent use of unlawful force. (b) A person is justified in using force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury only if the person reasonably believes that force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to the person or a third person as a result of another person's imminent use of unlawful force, or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony." </p> </td></tr> <tr> <td>State preemption of local restrictions?</td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter5a/53-5a-S102.html">UT Code § 53-5a-102</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S500.html">UT Code § 76-10-500</a></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/National_Firearms_Act" title="National Firearms Act">NFA</a> weapons restricted?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Shall certify?</td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter5A/53-5a-S104.html">UT Code § 53-5a-104</a></td> <td>Shall certify within 15 days. </td></tr> <tr> <td>Peaceable Journey laws?</td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/76-10-S523.html">UT Code § 76-10-523(4)</a></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Background checks required for private sales?</td> <td>No</td> <td>No</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Overview">Overview</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Overview"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Utah allows for <a href="/wiki/Open_carry" class="mw-redirect" title="Open carry">open carry</a> of <i>unloaded</i> firearms without a concealed firearm permit. "Unloaded" as it applies here, means that there is no round in the firing position (or chamber),<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and the firearm is at least two "mechanical actions" from firing.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> As carrying the firearm with the chamber empty, but with a full magazine, meets this definition (the handler must chamber a round, and then pull the trigger), this is a common work around for Utah residents who do not wish to acquire a permit. Without the permit, the firearm must be clearly visible. Open carry of a loaded pistol without a permit is now allowed for anyone age 21 and up. </p><p>Utah does not require a permit to carry a concealed or open firearm. As of May 5, 2021 anyone over the age of 21 resident or nonresident may concealed or open carry permitless.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Utah does not require concealed carry permit holders to notify police officers of their permit or possession of firearms when stopped by police officers, but the state Bureau of Criminal Identification recommends doing so "for the safety of all involved" and to give the officer "some assurance they are most likely dealing with a law abiding citizen."<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Utah law allows for a "Non-Resident" Concealed Firearm Permits to be issued. The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is valid in thirty-four states across the US. However there are several states that have passed statutes that do not honor a "Non-Resident" permit. For example, Colorado will honor Utah's permit, but the permittee must be a resident of Utah for his permit to be valid. Utah concealed firearm permits are "shall issue" and will be issued to anyone meeting the requirements. </p><p>Utah is a "Castle Doctrine" state, in which there is no duty to retreat before use of deadly force, if the person reasonably believes that a perpetrator is going to commit a forcible felony in the habitation*, and that the force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony. Since burglary is itself a forcible felony, it is legal to use deadly force to stop a burglar. <sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In Utah a person may carry firearms in some places not allowed by some other states, including banks, bar, and state parks. With a permit, you may also carry in schools (K-12) and state Universities. Utah's Uniform Firearm Laws expressly prohibits public schools from enacting or enforcing <i>any</i> rule pertaining to firearms.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Utah requires public schools to allow lawful firearms possession.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Buying,_selling_and_owning_firearms"><span id="Buying.2C_selling_and_owning_firearms"></span>Buying, selling and owning firearms</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Buying, selling and owning firearms"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1251242444">.mw-parser-output .ambox{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;border-left:10px solid #36c;background-color:#fbfbfb;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+link+.ambox{margin-top:-1px}html body.mediawiki .mw-parser-output .ambox.mbox-small-left{margin:4px 1em 4px 0;overflow:hidden;width:238px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em}.mw-parser-output .ambox-speedy{border-left:10px solid #b32424;background-color:#fee7e6}.mw-parser-output .ambox-delete{border-left:10px solid #b32424}.mw-parser-output .ambox-content{border-left:10px solid #f28500}.mw-parser-output .ambox-style{border-left:10px solid #fc3}.mw-parser-output .ambox-move{border-left:10px solid #9932cc}.mw-parser-output .ambox-protection{border-left:10px solid #a2a9b1}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-text{border:none;padding:0.25em 0.5em;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image{border:none;padding:2px 0 2px 0.5em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-imageright{border:none;padding:2px 0.5em 2px 0;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-empty-cell{border:none;padding:0;width:1px}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image-div{width:52px}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .ambox{margin:0 10%}}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .ambox{display:none!important}}</style><table class="box-Original_research plainlinks metadata ambox ambox-content ambox-Original_research" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><div class="mbox-image-div"><span typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png" decoding="async" width="40" height="40" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/60px-Ambox_important.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/80px-Ambox_important.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="40" data-file-height="40" /></span></span></div></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This section <b>possibly contains <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research" title="Wikipedia:No original research">original research</a></b>.<span class="hide-when-compact"> Please <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit">improve it</a> by <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability" title="Wikipedia:Verifiability">verifying</a> the claims made and adding <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Inline_citations" title="Wikipedia:Citing sources">inline citations</a>. 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One highly utilized internet site was the classified advertising section of news station <a href="/wiki/KSL-TV" title="KSL-TV">KSL-TV</a>. However, after the <a href="/wiki/Sandy_Hook_Elementary_School_shooting" title="Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting">Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting</a> in December 2012, KSL temporarily disallowed sales or advertising of firearms.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> KSL has yet to rescind their stance. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Prohibited_persons">Prohibited persons</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Prohibited persons"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There are two categories of persons who may not possess firearms or dangerous weapons under Utah law. Penalties for weapons possession by category I restricted persons are more severe than the penalties for possession by category II restricted persons. </p><p>Category I covers persons who have "been convicted of any violent felony" or are "on probation or parole for any felony" or have been "within the last 10 years an adjudicated delinquent for an offense which if committed by an adult would have been a violent felony". </p><p>Under Utah law, "A Category I restricted person who intentionally or knowingly agrees, consents, offers, or arranges to purchase, transfer, possess, use, or have under his custody or control, or who intentionally or knowingly purchases, transfers, possesses, uses, or has under his custody or control any firearm is guilty of a second degree felony." </p><p>Category II covers persons who have "been convicted of or are under indictment for any felony" or have "within the last seven years been an adjudicated delinquent for an offense which if committed by an adult would have been a felony" or are "an unlawful user of a controlled substance" or have "been found not guilty by reason of insanity for a felony offense" or have "been found mentally incompetent to stand trial for a felony offense" or have "been adjudicated as mentally defective as provided in the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act" or are "an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States" or have "has been dishonorably discharged from the armed forces" or have "renounced his citizenship after having been a citizen of the United States". </p><p>A Category II restricted person who purchases, transfers, possesses, uses, or has under his custody or control any firearm is guilty of a third degree felony under Utah law. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="NFA_firearms"><a href="/wiki/National_Firearms_Act" title="National Firearms Act">NFA firearms</a></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: NFA firearms"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Under Utah state law, "Any person who transfers in violation of applicable state or federal law a sawed-off rifle, sawed-off shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor is guilty of a third degree felony." </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Carrying_concealed_firearms">Carrying concealed firearms</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Carrying concealed firearms"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1251242444"><table class="box-Original_research plainlinks metadata ambox ambox-content ambox-Original_research" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><div class="mbox-image-div"><span typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png" decoding="async" width="40" height="40" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/60px-Ambox_important.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/80px-Ambox_important.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="40" data-file-height="40" /></span></span></div></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This section <b>possibly contains <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research" title="Wikipedia:No original research">original research</a></b>.<span class="hide-when-compact"> Please <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit">improve it</a> by <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability" title="Wikipedia:Verifiability">verifying</a> the claims made and adding <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Inline_citations" title="Wikipedia:Citing sources">inline citations</a>. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed.</span> <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">January 2013</span>)</i></span><span class="hide-when-compact"><i> (<small><a href="/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal" title="Help:Maintenance template removal">Learn how and when to remove this message</a></small>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Utah is a shall issue state for permits for the concealed carry of firearms. Utah law states "The bureau shall issue a permit to carry a concealed firearm for lawful self defense to an applicant who is 21 years of age or older within 60 days after receiving an application, unless the bureau finds proof that the applicant does not meet the qualifications set forth".<sup id="cite_ref-:0_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Permits are issued to both Utah residents and non residents. Applicants between 18 and 20 may obtain a provisional permit.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Persons convicted of a felony, any crime of violence, any offense involving alcohol, any offense involving the unlawful use of narcotics or other controlled substances, any offense involving moral turpitude, any offense involving domestic violence, or persons found by any court to be mentally incompetent are automatically barred from being issued a permit. Any person barred by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may not be issued a permit. </p><p>Additionally, "The bureau may deny, suspend, or revoke a concealed firearm permit if it has reasonable cause to believe that the applicant or permit holder has been or is a danger to self or others as demonstrated by evidence".<sup id="cite_ref-:0_13-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Examples of such evidence include "past pattern of behavior involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence" or "past participation in incidents involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence". In determining whether the applicant or permit holder has been or is a danger to self or others, the bureau may inspect expunged records of arrests and convictions of adults, and juvenile court records. </p><p>However, Utah law also states that "The bureau may not deny, suspend, or revoke a concealed firearm permit solely for a single conviction for an infraction violation of Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5, Weapons". </p><p>Permit holders may appeal a permit suspension, denial or revocation. Utah law states that "In the event of a denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit, the applicant or permit holder may file a petition for review with the board within 60 days from the date the denial, suspension, or revocation is received by the applicant or permit holder".<sup id="cite_ref-:0_13-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Restrictions_of_concealed_carry">Restrictions of concealed carry</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Restrictions of concealed carry"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Even with a carry permit, carrying a concealed firearm is not allowed in any church that notifies the State of Utah and makes public notice. A church must, by state law, make annual notice of this intent to prohibit firearms from their "houses of worship". <a href="/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints" title="The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> prohibits the carrying of firearms in its "houses of worship"; they have current notice posted on the Utah Department of Public Safety's website. Prohibition of firearms from "houses of worship" does not necessarily include all property owned by the church. However, firearms are prohibited at all Church-owned colleges and office buildings. The two Church-owned colleges in Utah are Ensign College (formally known as LDS Business College) and Brigham Young University.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Church campsites also prohibit weapons. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Penalties_for_concealed_carrying_without_permit">Penalties for concealed carrying without permit</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Penalties for concealed carrying without permit"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Carrying a concealed firearm without a permit is legal in Utah. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Concealed_firearms_permit_reciprocity">Concealed firearms permit reciprocity</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Concealed firearms permit reciprocity"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Utah recognizes any firearm carry permit issued by any state of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof. </p><p>As of December 2, 2022, 36 States recognize the Utah Permit (four of them require that the permit holder be a resident of Utah) and 14 States do not recognize the Utah Permit.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <table class="wikitable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Recognize Utah Permit </th> <th>Do Not Recognize Permit </th></tr> <tr> <td>Alabama </td> <td>California </td></tr> 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<tr> <td>Michigan<sup id="cite_ref-mi-state-police_20-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-mi-state-police-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>Utah Residents Only 3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Minnesota </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Mississippi </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Missouri </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Montana </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Nebraska </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Nevada </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>New Hampshire </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>North Carolina </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>North Dakota </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Ohio </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Oklahoma </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Pennsylvania<sup id="cite_ref-paag-reciprocity_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-paag-reciprocity-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>Utah Residents Only 4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>South Dakota </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Tennessee 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0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://cbi.colorado.gov/sections/firearms-instacheck-unit/concealed-handgun-permit-chp-reciprocity">"Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Reciprocity"</a><span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">December 2,</span> 2022</span>. <q>The State of Colorado does not recognize the validity of a concealed carry permit issued by any state, to a nonresident of that state (see C.R.S 18-12-213, as amended in 2007). Specifically, state law requires the state of residency of the person and the state of issue of a permit to match as proven by a valid driver's license or identification card issued by that same state.</q></cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=unknown&rft.btitle=Concealed+Handgun+Permit+%28CHP%29+Reciprocity&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fcbi.colorado.gov%2Fsections%2Ffirearms-instacheck-unit%2Fconcealed-handgun-permit-chp-reciprocity&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3AGun+laws+in+Utah" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-fdacs-reciprocity-19"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-fdacs-reciprocity_19-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Concealed-Weapon-License-Reciprocity">"Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity"</a>. Michigan State Police<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">December 2,</span> 2022</span>. <q>(5) These states issue concealed carry licenses to qualified individuals who are non-residents. These non-resident licenses cannot be honored under Florida's reciprocity provision.</q></cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=unknown&rft.btitle=Concealed+Weapon+License+Reciprocity&rft.pub=Michigan+State+Police&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fdacs.gov%2FConsumer-Resources%2FConcealed-Weapon-License%2FConcealed-Weapon-License-Reciprocity&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3AGun+laws+in+Utah" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-mi-state-police-20"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-mi-state-police_20-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/ccw/reciprocity">"Reciprocity - Michigan State Police"</a>. Michigan State Police<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">December 2,</span> 2022</span>. <q>If you are a resident of another state who is licensed by that state to carry a concealed pistol, Michigan will recognize your permit. However, you must carry in conformance with any restrictions appearing on your license and you are subject to Michigan's concealed pistol laws including, but not limited to, restrictions on where a concealed pistol may be carried. Non-residents should become familiar with Michigan's laws before carrying a concealed pistol in this state.</q></cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=unknown&rft.btitle=Reciprocity+-+Michigan+State+Police&rft.pub=Michigan+State+Police&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmsp%2Fservices%2Fccw%2Freciprocity&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3AGun+laws+in+Utah" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-paag-reciprocity-21"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-paag-reciprocity_21-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite id="CITEREFShapiro2021" class="citation web cs1">Shapiro, Josh (September 18, 2021). <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Reciprocity-Summary.pdf">"Concealed Carry License Reciprocity - Residents of Another State"</a> <span class="cs1-format">(PDF)</span>. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">December 2,</span> 2022</span>. <q>Pennsylvania recognizes concealed carry licenses issued by states without applying for a separate Pennsylvania concealed carry license – if the concealed carry license holder is (1) a resident of that state and (2) 21 years of age or older</q></cite><span title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Abook&rft.genre=unknown&rft.btitle=Concealed+Carry+License+Reciprocity+-+Residents+of+Another+State&rft.pub=Commonwealth+of+Pennsylvania+Office+of+the+Attorney+General&rft.date=2021-09-18&rft.aulast=Shapiro&rft.aufirst=Josh&rft_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.attorneygeneral.gov%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F04%2FReciprocity-Summary.pdf&rfr_id=info%3Asid%2Fen.wikipedia.org%3AGun+laws+in+Utah" class="Z3988"></span></span> </li> </ol></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Notes">Notes</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Notes"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239543626"><div class="reflist"> </div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Concealed_carry_on_private_property">Concealed carry on private property</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Concealed carry on private property"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Any person eligible to possess a firearm may carry that firearm, either concealed or unconcealed, in their own home or property, or on any private property with the consent of the property owner. Utah law allows holders of a Utah concealed firearm permit (CFP), including teachers with a Utah CFP, to carry a firearm on any public school premises.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Specific_crimes_with_firearms">Specific crimes with firearms</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Specific crimes with firearms"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Carrying a firearm with the intent to unlawfully assault another is a class A misdemeanor under Utah law. </p><p>Drawing or exhibiting a firearm in an angry and threatening manner, or unlawfully using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel in the presence of two or more persons is a class A misdemeanor. This law does not apply when firearms are properly used in self-defense. </p><p>Negligently discharging a firearm in a manner that disturbs the peace or could damage or harm public or private property is a class B misdemeanor. Discharging a firearm in a manner that significantly endangers any person, or discharging a firearm into any habitable structure is third degree felony. If bodily injury to any person results from such <a href="/wiki/Negligent_discharge" class="mw-redirect" title="Negligent discharge">negligent discharge</a>, the offense can be elevated/enhanced to a second or first degree felony, depending upon the severity of the bodily injury or harm caused by the negligent discharge. </p><p>Any person who carries a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Right_to_keep_and_bear_arms_in_state_constitution">Right to keep and bear arms in state constitution</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Right to keep and bear arms in state constitution"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Article I, Section 6, of the <a href="/wiki/Constitution_of_the_State_of_Utah" class="mw-redirect" title="Constitution of the State of Utah">Constitution of the State of Utah</a> provides that: "<i>The individual right of the people to keep and bear arms for security and defense of self, family, others, property, or the state, as well as for other lawful purposes shall not be infringed; but nothing herein shall prevent the Legislature from defining the lawful use of arms</i>." </p><p>Some counties have adopted <a href="/wiki/Second_Amendment_sanctuary" title="Second Amendment sanctuary">Second Amendment sanctuary</a> resolutions.<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gun_laws_in_Utah&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1239543626"><div class="reflist"> <div class="mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-UDPS-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-UDPS_1-0">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://publicsafety.utah.gov/bci/FirearmLaws.html">Firearm Laws</a>, Utah Department of Public Safety. 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