Utah Concealed Carry Quick Facts
- Permit Type: Shall Issue & Permitless Carry (Constitutional Carry)
- Issuing Authority: Utah Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old (18 for Provisional Permit)
- Permit Validity: 5 years
- Application Fee: $53.25 for residents; $87 for non-residents
- Renewal Fee: $20 for residents; $50 for non-residents
- Processing Time: Up to 60 days
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Utah Constitutional Carry (Permitless Carry)
Since May 5, 2021, Utah allows individuals 21 years and older who are legally permitted to possess firearms to carry a loaded concealed firearm without a permit. This law applies to both residents and non-residents.
Individuals 18 to 20 years old are not included in the permitless carry provision and must obtain a Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit to carry concealed.
Utah Concealed Firearm Permits (CFP)
While permitless carry is legal, Utah continues to issue Concealed Firearm Permits for those seeking reciprocity with other states or preferring to have a permit.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old (or 18–20 for a Provisional Permit)
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Complete a firearms familiarity course certified by BCI
- Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law
Application Process
- Complete a BCI-certified firearms familiarity course.
- Download and complete the application.
- Submit fingerprints and a passport-quality photograph.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Mail the completed application to the BCI or submit it in person.
Processing may take up to 60 days.
Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit (Ages 18–20)
Individuals aged 18 to 20 can apply for a Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit, which allows concealed carry in most locations except K–12 school premises. The permit expires on the holder’s 21st birthday, at which point they may apply for a standard CFP.
Utah Open Carry Laws
- Open carry of unloaded firearms is legal without a permit for individuals 18 years and older.
- “Unloaded” means there is no round in the firing position and the firearm is at least two mechanical actions from firing.
- Individuals 21 years and older may openly carry a loaded firearm without a permit.
Utah Concealed Carry in a Vehicle
- With a Permit: Individuals with a valid CFP may carry a loaded concealed firearm in a vehicle.
- Without a Permit: Under permitless carry, individuals 21 years and older may carry a loaded concealed firearm in a vehicle without a permit.
Utah Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Utah honors concealed carry permits from all states and has reciprocal agreements with many other states that recognize Utah’s permit. Some states may have restrictions or only recognize Utah permits held by residents. It’s important to verify the laws of other states before traveling.
Check the our Concealed Carry Maps for up-to-date information.
Prohibited Locations for Concealed Carry in Utah
Even with permitless carry or a valid permit, concealed carry is prohibited in certain locations:
- Secure areas of airports
- Courthouses and courtrooms
- Correctional and mental health facilities
- Public or private elementary and secondary schools (K–12)
- Private properties where firearms are prohibited by the property owner
- Houses of worship if they have properly notified the public that firearms are not allowed
Recent Changes in Utah Gun Laws (2025 Updates)
- A proposed bill to lower the open carry age from 21 to 18 was introduced but ultimately voted down by the Utah Senate in 2025.
- In 2024, Utah passed legislation encouraging teachers to carry firearms in classrooms, providing funding for annual training and shielding participating teachers from civil liability when acting in good faith.
Example Utah Resident/Non-Resident Permit:
Go To Another State’s Concealed Carry Page
To view a state’s concealed carry permit information click on the state. The state’s color represents whether a state is Shall Issue, May Issue, Constitutional Carry, or Right Denied.
Shall Issue to Residents Only:
California, Colorado, Georgia, Guam, Michigan, New Mexico
Shall Issue to Residents and Non-Residents:
District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
May Issue to Residents Only:
Delaware, Virgin Islands
May Issue to Residents and Non-Residents:
Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York
Constitutional Carry and Shall Issue to Residents Only:
Alabama, Alaska, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming
Constitutional Carry and Shall Issue to Residents and Non-Residents:
Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia
Constitutional Carry and Does Not Issue Permits:
Vermont
Right Denied:
American Samoa, N. Mariana Islands
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