Utah Gun Laws

Utah is known for having fairly unrestrictive gun laws, but you must have a permit to carry a concealed firearm.

Permits are issued to non-residents and residents who are at least 21 and have completed a firearms training course.

Individuals 18-21 can obtain a provisional permit, where the applications are processed by the Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Open carry of unloaded firearms is legal without a permit.

 Utah Gun Laws Quick Facts 

             Open Carry Permitted? 
             Yes
        
             Carry In Vehicle? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In State Park? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In Restaurants? 
             Yes 
        
             Constitutional Carry? 
             No 
        
             No Weapon Sign Enforced? 
             No 
        
             Must Notify Officer? 
             No

Utah CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring CCW

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

          

States NOT Honoring CCW

            California
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington

Honors These States CCW Permits

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

How Reciprocity Works In Utah

The state of Utah will honor all other state permits.
There are 36 states that honor the standard Utah CCW permit.
However, 6 of these states will only honor a Utah residential permit.
And 19 states will not honor the Utah Provisional permit.

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Reciprocity Agreements In Utah

There are two types of permits in Utah, a Standard Permit and a Provisional Permit, the later being issued to persons aged between 18 – 21. Some states will not accept both these permits due to the low age requirements on the Provisional Permit. The standard permit is very popular for non-residents as it allows them to travel in 30 states with a handgun. For a full list of what permits a state will accept please look at the official reciprocity list.

Utah: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

State parks
State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed as Off-Limits

Places Not Allowed

Any courthouse
Any secure area in which firearms are prohibited
Mental health facility
Correctional facility
Church or house of worship that has given notice firearms are prohibited
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Congregation of Kol Ami

Secure area of airport
Any place where the carrying of firearms is
prohibited by Federal Law.

Utah: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

Yes

WITHOUT A PERMIT Without a permit, you can only open carry a handgun if it is unloaded (no bullet in the chamber, but can have a full magazine) and at least two actions from being fired. As an example; 1. Rack the slide to chamber, 2. Then pull the trigger If you have a permit then open carry with a loaded firearm is legal. The Law 76.10.502 76.10.505

Carry In Vehicle

Yes

WITHOUT A PERMIT If a person is 18 or older and can legally possess a firearm then vehicle carry is legal if the vehicle is in the person’s lawful possession, or the person is carrying the loaded firearm in a vehicle with the consent of the person lawfully in possession of the vehicle. If you do not have a permit then you must carry an unloaded firearm outside any vehicle. The Law 76.10.505 76.10.511

Carry In State Parks

Yes

It is legal to carry in the following areas; State Parks: YES State/National Forests: YES State Wildlife Management Areas: YES Road Side Rest Areas: YES

Carry In Restaurants

Yes

“Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Nothing in Utah law prevents a person from carrying a concealed handgun in a bar or restaurant where alcohol is being served. You should be aware though that it is a crime to be in possession of a firearm if you are intoxicated. Intoxication levels are based on those used for driving a vehicle.

Constitutional Carry

No Weapon Signs Enforced

“No Weapons” signs under Utah gun laws have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits. The law specifically mentions “places of worship” and “private residences”. If any of these places has posted a “No Weapons” sign then it is illegal to enter. A place of business is not mentioned in the law so it would be legal to enter a posted business although we do not recommend that.

Must Notify Officer

MUST INFORM OFFICER Utah gun laws do not require you to inform law enforcement you are carrying a firearm. There is also no requirement to carry a permit.

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Utah Gun Laws Quick Facts