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 […]