Utah CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Utah's CCW Permit:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
Colorado*,
Delaware,
Florida*,
Georgia,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Michigan*,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Mexico,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Washington,
Wyoming
* Honors RESIDENTIAL Utah permits only.
State CCW Permits that Utah Honors:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
California,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
Florida,
Georgia,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Iowa,
Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nebraska,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Oregon,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Washington,
West Virginia,
Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
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
Absolutely! The requirement to identify yourself to a police officer as
a permit holder in possession of a handgun is covered in Public Safety
Rule R724-4-13.
If an officer finds or sees a gun on your person during their contact
with you, and you have not identified yourself as a permit holder in
legal possession of a firearm, the officer must assume you are carrying
the gun illegally and will take defensive action. For the safety of all
involved, it is better to immediately identify yourself to the officer
as a permit holder in possession of a handgun. This action gives the
officer some assurance they are most likely dealing with a law abiding
citizen.
As a permit holder, exactly where can I carry or not carry a handgun?
The
concealed firearm permit only exempts the permit holder from three
laws: carrying a concealed and loaded firearm in a vehicle; carrying a
concealed firearm on your person and; carrying a loaded and concealed
firearm on or about school property. All other state and federal laws
still apply. Such as, you may not carry a firearm in secured areas of
an airport and you may not carry a firearm in secure federal buildings.
These areas should always be posted. But please be aware of these
restrictions in case they are not posted.
: 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?
Naturally, private property owners may apply whatever
restrictions they want. Whether or not these restrictions violate one's
constitutional rights is for the civil courts to decide. But the only
statutory restrictions on a permit holder are secured areas such as
airports and federal buildings.
If I feel someone MAY be a threat to me, can I show them I have a gun to scare them off?
Any action you take with a gun must be in direct self-defense;
otherwise, it is considered threatening with a dangerous weapon and you
will be labeled as the aggressor. You may be criminally charged and you
will most likely have your permit to carry a concealed firearm revoked.
Carrying a firearm is very serious business. There is no room for
mistakes. If you pull a firearm on someone or even display the weapon,
then it must be in self defense or it is not justified.
May I carry my loaded and concealed firearm into a bar or other drinking establishment?
There is nothing in state statute that prohibits permit holders from
being in a bar with a concealed firearm. However, it is illegal to be
intoxicated and in possession of a firearm. The level of intoxication
that is considered illegal is the same standard as when driving a car.
(.08 B.A.C.)
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?
A valid Utah concealed firearm permit may be used to waive the BCI
background check and the corresponding fees. However, the dealer is
still required to call BCI to confirm the validity of the concealed
firearm permit.