Carry Permit Limitations
It is unlawful for a person with a firearm permit to carry a concealed firearm in the following locations: • Any secure area in which firearms are prohibited and notice of the prohibition is posted • A secure area of an airport • Any courthouse, courtroom, mental health facility or correctional facility that may provide […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
76-10-530. Trespass with a Firearm in a House of Worship or Private Residence — Notice — Penalty. (1) A person, including a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm pursuant to Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7, Concealed Weapon Act, after notice has been given as provided in Subsection (2) that firearms are prohibited, may […]
Parking Lot Storage Law
34-45-101. Title. This Chapter is Known as “Protection of Activities in Private Vehicles.” 34-45-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Firearm” has the same meaning as provided in Section 76-10-501 . (2) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as provided in Section 41-1a-102 . (3) “Person” means an individual, property owner, landlord, tenant, employer, […]
Police on Carry Requirements
If in case an officer gets to stop a person for a reason and that person, at that moment, has a gun on his possession, it is best advised to inform the officer that he has it. Though the person is not legally required to identify himself to the law enforcement officer, however, it is […]
Traveling with Firearm Inside a Vehicle
Utah Code Title 76 Utah Criminal Code Chapter 10 Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, Welfare, and Morals Section 505 Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle or on street. 76-10-505. Carrying Loaded Firearm in Vehicle or on Street. (1) Unless otherwise authorized by law, a person may not carry a loaded firearm: (a) in or on a […]
Open Carry
Loaded Open Carry is legal for those with a valid permit/license to carry a concealed firearm. Vehicle carry is legal for anyone who is 18 or older and can legally possess a firearm in a vehicle if the vehicle is in the person’s lawful possession; or the person is carrying the loaded firearm in a […]
State Preemption
76-10-500. Uniform law. (1) The individual right to keep and bear arms being a constitutionally protected right, the Legislature finds the need to provide uniform laws throughout the state. Except as specifically provided by state law, a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien shall not be: (a) prohibited from owning, possessing, […]
Deadly Force Laws
Title 76, Chapter 2, Part 4 76-2-401. Justification as defense – When allowed. 76-2-402. Force in defense of person – Forcible felony defined. 76-2-403. Force in arrest. 76-2-404. Peace officer’s use of deadly force. 76-2-405. Force in defense of habitation. 76-2-406. Force in defense of property. 76-2-407. Deadly force in defense of persons on real […]
Notes
76-10-502. When Weapon Deemed Loaded. (1) For the purpose of this chapter, any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or other weapon described in this part shall be deemed to be loaded when there is an unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile in the firing position. (2) Pistols and revolvers shall also be deemed to be loaded when […]