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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Concealed Firearms in the State of Utah

To learn more about obtaining a Concealed Firearm Permit click here.

1. Will Utah honor concealed firearm permits from other states?

2. If I get stopped by a police officer, do I, as a permit holder, have to tell the officer I have a gun in my possession?

3. Is there anyway I can check to see if my criminal history will prevent me from obtaining a concealed firearm permit BEFORE I go through the whole process of applying?

4. As a permit holder, exactly where can I carry or not carry a handgun?

5. What about private businesses? - Can they post signs prohibiting someone from carrying a gun into their business, even though the person has a concealed firearms permit?

6. May I carry my loaded and concealed firearm into a bar or other drinking establishment?

7. If I feel someone MAY be a threat to me, can I show them I have a gun to scare them off?

8. Do I have to be a Utah resident in order to obtain a Utah Concealed Firearms Permit?

9. If I have a Utah Concealed Firearms Permit do I have to go through the standard "Brady Bill Background Check" when I purchase a firearm?

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