Second Amendment Rights And Gun Control In Utah
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Utah's firearm laws are some of the more permissive in the United States. Utah's firearms laws are intended to protect the second amendment rights of its law-abiding citizens, while at the same time ensuring the safety of the general public.
As of , based on Gov. Cox's signing of HB 60, both open carry and concealed carry of a loaded firearm are legal for anyone at least 21 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm. Utah Concealed Firearm Permits (CFP) will still be offered for individuals interested in reciprocity to carry in other states.
Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
IN 2009, THE UTAH LEGISLATURE modified Utah's gun laws TO allow persons (if not OTHERWISE restricted from possessing a firearm) to carry a loaded hand gun in a vehicle. Rifles, shotguns, and muzzle loaders are not allowed to be carried in a vehicle while loaded.
Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
Suspensions, Revocations and Denials of Concealed Firearm Permits Past pattern of behavior involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence; Past participation in incidents involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence; or. Conviction of any offense in violation of Utah Criminal / Weapons Code.
