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Concealed Carrying a Gun Without a Permit in Utah

Utah eliminated its concealed carry permit requirements. Now, according to Utah Code § 76-10-523(5), any person who is at least 21 years old and can lawfully possess a firearm can concealed carry. No additional permits are necessary.

While the requirement for a concealed carry permit is practically eliminated, the system for obtaining a permit still exists, and you can apply for a concealed carry permit if you wish. Typically, a person eligible to lawfully possess a firearm will be granted a concealed carry permit within 60 days after applying for one.

If you are eligible to legally purchase and possess a firearm in Utah, you are also free to concealed carry that firearm. However, you may be charged with a crime for carrying a concealed firearm if you do not meet the eligibility requirements for obtaining a firearm in the first place.

Our Ogden weapons crimes attorneys can help you if you find yourself in legal trouble involving a concealed firearm. The laws around firearms are immensely complicated, and your offense might stem from misinformation or misunderstanding.

Eligibility to Concealed Carry Without a Permit in Utah

Eligibility requirements to concealed carry can be found under Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)-(3). Essentially, the law states that anyone who meets these requirements may concealed carry without a special permit. To be considered eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

No felony convictions
No convictions for a violent crime
No alcohol-related convictions
No convictions for controlled substances
No convictions involving moral turpitude
No domestic violence convictions
Is mentally competent
Is not a person restricted from having a firearm
https://www.utahcriminallaw.net/can-i-concealed-carry-a-gun-without-a-permit-in-utah/#:~:text=Although%20you%20do%20not%20need%20a%20concealed%20carry,trouble.%20Penalties%20for%20Concealed%20Carrying%20Illegally%20in%20Utah

Self-Defense

Utah is a Castle Doctrine state (called defense of habitation) and has a “stand your ground” law. There is no duty to retreat if a person feels deadly force is justified to prevent a felony from being committed any place where a person has a legal right to be.
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ut-gun-laws/