Gun Laws/Utah/Reviewed September 16, 2026

Can you conceal carry in Utah?

Quick answer

Yes, no permit needed

Utah: Permitless (21+ or 18+ with permit).

3 of Utah's 6 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with concealed carry.

Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026

Concealed carry laws by state

Alabama: PermitlessAlaska: PermitlessArizona: PermitlessColorado: Shall issueFlorida: PermitlessGeorgia: PermitlessIndiana: PermitlessKansas: PermitlessMaine: PermitlessMassachusetts: Shall issueMinnesota: Shall issueNew Jersey: Shall issueNorth Carolina: Shall issueNorth Dakota: PermitlessOklahoma: PermitlessPennsylvania: Shall issueSouth Dakota: PermitlessTexas: PermitlessWyoming: PermitlessConnecticut: Shall issueMissouri: PermitlessWest Virginia: PermitlessIllinois: Shall issueNew Mexico: Shall issueArkansas: PermitlessCalifornia: Shall issueDelaware: Shall issueHawaii: Shall issueIowa: PermitlessKentucky: PermitlessMaryland: Shall issueMichigan: Shall issueMississippi: PermitlessMontana: PermitlessNew Hampshire: PermitlessNew York: Shall issueOhio: PermitlessOregon: Shall issueTennessee: PermitlessUtah: PermitlessVirginia: Shall issueWashington: Shall issueWisconsin: Shall issueNebraska: PermitlessSouth Carolina: PermitlessIdaho: PermitlessNevada: Shall issueVermont: PermitlessLouisiana: PermitlessRhode Island: Shall issueALAKAZARCACOFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMIMNMSMOMTNENVNMNYNCNDOHOKORPASCSDTNTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
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Map legend: clear means Permitless; caution means Shall issue permit; restricted means Discretionary permit

Utah law in detail

  • 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 (21+) Open Carry — Adults 21+ may open carry a loaded handgun or long gun without a permit. Rifles and shotguns must be unloaded in a vehicle, and 18 to 20 year olds need a provisional permit to carry loaded.
  • 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.

The federal rule

There is no federal carry permit. Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen decision, states cannot deny a carry permit for lack of a special reason, and most states now allow permitless carry for adults who can legally own a handgun. Reciprocity decides whether another state's permit counts.

Carry in neighboring states

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Frequently asked questions

Can you conceal carry in Utah?

Yes, no permit needed. Utah: Permitless (21+ or 18+ with permit). Reviewed September 16, 2026.

What is the federal rule on concealed carry?

There is no federal carry permit. Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen decision, states cannot deny a carry permit for lack of a special reason, and most states now allow permitless carry for adults who can legally own a handgun. Reciprocity decides whether another state's permit counts.

How many states restrict concealed carry?

Nationwide by our review: 29 states: permitless; 21: shall issue permit.

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Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the Utah statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.