Utah is a “Shall Issue” state which means as long as you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive the permit. Utah law requires BCI to issue or deny a permit within 60 days. The 60-day period begins when BCI receives the application and processes the payment.
Short answer: With Utah being a Constitutional Carry state, you do not legally need to have a permit to conceal or open carry.
Non-resident proof of permit. If you reside in a state that recognizes the validity of the Utah CFP or has reciprocity with Utah, you must obtain a CFP or CCW from your home state and submit a copy of it with your application for a Utah permit.
Here are the top 5 best non-resident concealed carry permits that fit those criteria: Arizona. Utah. Virginia. Florida. New Hampshire.
The laws are a little more relaxed when buying rifles and shotguns, as eligible buyers only need to be 18 years old. Nonresident purchases are allowed if the buyer complies with the laws in their resident state. Legal immigrants can also buy rifles and shotguns in Utah.
Open carry of a loaded pistol without a permit is now allowed for anyone age 21 and up. Utah does not require a permit to carry a concealed or open firearm. As of anyone over the age of 21 resident or nonresident may concealed or open carry permitless.
A person who meets the following criteria will be classified as a Category 1 restricted person under Utah law: Has been convicted of a violent Aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, , kidnapping, and are all examples of violent felony offenses.