Utah Concealed Carry Laws

Last reviewed: May 8, 2026

Constitutional Carry Yes

Open Carry For 18-20 yrs old, permit required OR firearm must be unloaded. For 21+ open carry is just legal.

Permit honored in 36 states

Utah honors 49 states

Utah Gun Laws

Open Carry

For 18-20 yrs old, permit required OR firearm must be unloaded. For 21+ open carry is just legal.

For 18-20 yrs old, permit required OR firearm must be unloaded. For 21+ open carry is just legal. Utah's definition of unloaded is that there be no round in the firing position and at least two mechanical movements to fire.

Permitted

Duty to Notify Law Enforcement

Only when asked by the officer

Permitted

State Parks

Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry

Permitted

Restaurants Serving Alcohol

No specific restriction

Permitted

Firearms at Colleges

Concealed carry allowed by law

Permitted

Firearms at K-12 Schools

No restrictions for permittees

Permitted

Church Carry

Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis

Informational

Hotels

No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67

Informational

Secure Storage Requirements

None

Permitted

Magazine Capacity Limitations

No restrictions

Permitted

Suppressor Ownership

Ownership legal with federal compliance & Hunting Legal.

Permitted

Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit

Loaded handguns may be concealed or open in the vehicle

Informational

Firearm Law Uniformity

Preemption statute is in place. Firearm laws uniform throughout the state.

Permitted

Permit Training Requirements

Must take state regulated and prescribed class. Classroom only, appx 4 hours.

Informational

Non-Resident Permits

Non-residents may apply. Fee is slightly higher.

Permitted

Constitutional Carry

Yes

Permitted

Duty to Retreat

No Duty to Retreat

Permitted

Places Off Limits

A person with a permit to carry a concealed firearm may not carry a concealed firearm in any secure area. A secure area may be established at an airport, higher education institution, or courthouse. A mental health facility or correctional facility may be designated by rule as an area in which no firearm or ammunition may be transported, sold, given, or possessed upon the facility. At least one notice shall be prominently displayed at each entrance to any secure area in which a firearm is restricted. Provisions shall be made to provide a secure firearms storage area so that persons with lawfully carried firearms may store them while they are in the secure area. A person licensed to carry a concealed firearm may not knowingly and intentionally transport a firearm into a house of worship or a private residence after notice has been given that firearms are prohibited.

Informational

State Contact / Source

Utah Dept. of Public Safety
3888 West 5400 South
Taylorsville, UT 84129
801-965-4445
www.publicsafety.utah.gov

Informational

Permit Issuing Authority

Department of Public Safety.

Informational

Length of Permit Validity

5 years. Can renew online.

Informational

Permit Application Process

Mail or apply in person to the State Department of Public Safety.

Informational

Utah Permit Reciprocity

Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →

Your Utah resident permit is honored in 36 states

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Utah honors resident permits from 49 states

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Utah Gun Laws

Open Carry

Duty to Notify Law Enforcement

State Parks

Restaurants Serving Alcohol

Firearms at Colleges

Firearms at K-12 Schools

Church Carry

Hotels

Secure Storage Requirements

Magazine Capacity Limitations

Suppressor Ownership

Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit

Firearm Law Uniformity

Permit Training Requirements

Non-Resident Permits

Constitutional Carry

Duty to Retreat

Places Off Limits

State Contact / Source

Permit Issuing Authority

Length of Permit Validity

Permit Application Process

Utah Permit Reciprocity

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