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UT
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (21+ or 18+ with permit)
Open Carry
Permitless handguns (21+)
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry effective with recent law changes. Cannot open carry loaded long guns (new law effective May 2025). Concealed carry permit available from 18.

  • •Permitless (21+ or 18+ with permit) — Adults 21+ can carry concealed without a permit. Those 18-20 can obtain a concealed carry permit, which also waives the NICS check at dealers.
  • •Permitless handguns (21+) Open Carry — Open carry of handguns is legal for those 21+ without a permit. Loaded long guns cannot be open carried under any circumstances (law effective May 2025).
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Local governments cannot enact their own firearm regulations.
  • •Concealed Carry Permit Benefits — While not required for 21+, the optional permit provides reciprocity with other states and waives the NICS background check at dealers.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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