Title 53, Title 53: Public Safety Code

53-5a-101. Title. This chapter is known as "Firearm Laws."

53-5a-101.5. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Ammunition" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 53-5d-102 (2) "Antique firearm" means: a firearm, including a firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system, manufactured …

53-5a-102. Uniform firearm laws. (1) The individual right to keep and bear arms being a constitutionally protected right under Utah Constitution Article I, Section 6, and the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Legislature finds the need to provide uniform civ…

53-5a-102.1. When a firearm is considered to be loaded. For the purpose of this chapter, a firearm is considered to be loaded if the firearm meets the conditions described in Subsection.

53-5a-102.2. Open and concealed carry of a firearm outside of an individual's residence. (1) To effectuate the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Utah Constitution, Article I, Section 6, that prohibit the infringement of the right of the people of Utah to keep…

53-5a-102.3. Possession of a firearm at a residence or on real property. (1) Except for an individual categorized as a restricted person under Section, Section, or 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g), or an individual otherwise prohibited by law, an individual 18 years old or older may have, a…

53-5a-103. Discharge of a firearm on private property -- Liability. (1) As used in this section: "Firearm possessor" means an individual who may lawfully possess a firearm. "Property occupant" means: a private property owner; or an individual who has the right to occupy a private…

53-5a-103.5. Firearm regulation in homeless shelters. (1) As used in this section: "Homeless shelter" means a permanent or temporary facility operated or owned by a local or state governmental entity that provides temporary shelter to homeless individuals and has the capacity to …

53-5a-104. Firearm transfer certification or notification. (1) As used in this section: "Certification" means the participation and assent of the chief law enforcement officer necessary under federal law for the approval of the application to transfer or make a firearm. "Chief la…

53-5a-105. Number or mark assigned to a handgun by the department. (1) The department, upon request, may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to a handgun whenever it is without a manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification or whenever the manufactu…

53-5a-106. Alteration of number or mark on a handgun. (1) An individual may not change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the maker, the model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification, including any distinguishing number or mark assigned by the department, o…

53-5a-107. Compliance with firearms prohibitions in secure facilities. An individual, including an individual with a concealed firearm permit issued under Part 3, Concealed Firearm Permits, or possessing a concealed firearm without a permit in accordance with Section, shall compl…

53-5a-108. Individuals who are exempt from certain weapons laws. (1) Except as provided in Subsectionsand (3), this part, Part 3, Concealed Firearm Permits, and Title 76, Chapter 11, Weapons, do not apply to any of the following: (2) a United States marshal; a federal official re…

53-5a-201. Findings. To protect and preserve the individual right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and, the Legislature makes the following findings: (1) the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees …

53-5a-202. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Federal regulation" means a federal executive order, rule, or regulation that infringes upon, prohibits, restricts, or requires individual licensure for, or registration of, the purchase, ownership, possession, transfer, or use o…

53-5a-203. Prohibition on enforcement. (1) A law enforcement officer, state employee, or employee of a political subdivision is prohibited from implementing, enforcing, assisting, or cooperating in the enforcement of a federal regulation on firearms, firearm accessories, or ammun…

53-5a-301. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Active duty service member" means an individual on active military duty with the United States military and includes full time military active duty, military reserve active duty, and national guard military active duty service me…

53-5a-302. Concealed Firearm Review Board -- Membership -- Compensation -- Terms -- Duties. (1) There is created within the bureau the Concealed Firearm Review Board. (2) The board is comprised of not more than five members appointed by the commissioner on a bipartisan basis. The…

53-5a-303. Bureau duties -- Permit to carry concealed firearm -- Certification for concealed firearms instructor -- Requirements for issuance -- Violation -- Denial, suspension, or revocation -- Appeal procedure. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, the bureau shall issue a conc…

53-5a-304. Provisional permit to carry concealed firearm. (1) The bureau shall issue a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm for lawful self-defense to an applicant who is 18 years old but younger than 21 years old, within 60 days after receiving an application, unless …

53-5a-305. Temporary permit to carry concealed firearm -- Denial, suspension, or revocation -- Appeal. (1) The bureau or the bureau's designated agent may issue a temporary permit to carry a concealed firearm to an individual who: has applied for a permit under Section; 53-5a-303…

53-5a-306. Permit -- Fingerprints transmitted to bureau -- Report from bureau. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, the fingerprints of each applicant for a permit under Sectionorshall be taken on a form prescribed by the bureau. (2) 53-5a-307 53-5a-308 Upon receipt of the finge…

53-5a-307. Concealed firearm permit -- Fees -- Concealed Weapons Account. (1) An applicant for a concealed firearm permit shall pay: before July 1, 2026, a fee of $25 at the time of filing an application; and on or after July 1, 2026, a fee set by the bureau at the time of filing…

53-5a-308. Provisional concealed firearm permit -- Fees -- Disposition of fees. (1) An applicant for a provisional concealed firearm permit, as described in Section, shall pay: 53-5a-304 before July 1, 2026, a fee of $25 at the time of filing an application; and on or after July …

53-5a-309. Concealed firearm permit renewal -- Firearm safety and suicide prevention video. (1) The bureau, in conjunction with the Division of Integrated Healthcare created in Section, shall create a firearm safety and suicide prevention video that: 26B-1-204 is Internet-accessi…

53-5a-310. Permit -- Names private. (1) The bureau shall maintain a record in the bureau's office of any permit issued under this part. Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers of individu…

53-5a-311. Law enforcement officials, judges, and court commissioners exempt -- Training requirements -- Qualification -- Revocation. (1) As used in this section: "Court commissioner" means an individual appointed under Section. 78A-5-107 "Judge" means a judge or justice of a cou…

53-5a-312. Armed Forces -- Permit requirements -- Exemptions. An active duty servicemember of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a Utah concealed firearm permit is exempt from the requirement in Subsectionwhen renewing a Utah concealed firearm permit.

53-5a-401. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Firearm" means a device from which is expelled a projectile by action of an explosive. (2) "Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm, firearm action, or firearm receiver but is n…

53-5a-402. Legal considerations. In reviewing any matter covered by this part, a court shall consider the following: (1) The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to the state and its people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the …

53-5a-403. Intrastate firearm manufacturing. (1) This chapter applies to a firearm, a firearm action or receiver, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured in the state to remain in the state from basic materials that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any…

53-5a-404. Required markings. A firearm, firearm action, or firearm receiver manufactured or sold in Utah under this part must have the words "Made in Utah" or "Made in UT" clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame.

53-5a-501. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Criminal Identification created in Section. 53-10-201 (2) "Cohabitant" means an individual who: is 18 years old or older; resides in the same home with another individual; and is living as if a spouse …

53-5a-502. Voluntary commitment of a firearm by cohabitant -- Law enforcement to hold firearm. (1) A cohabitant or owner cohabitant may voluntarily commit a firearm to a law enforcement agency or request that a law enforcement officer receive a firearm for safekeeping if the owne…

53-5a-503. Illegal firearms confiscated -- Disposition of unclaimed firearm. (1) If a law enforcement agency receives a firearm in accordance with Section, and the firearm is an illegal firearm, the law enforcement agency shall: 53-5c-201 notify the owner cohabitant attempting to…

53-5a-504. Voluntary restrictions on firearm purchase and possession. (1) An individual who is not a restricted person under Sectionormay voluntarily request to be restricted from the purchase or possession of firearms. 76-11-302 76-11-303 (2) An individual requesting to be restr…

53-5a-505. Assistance from a health care provider -- Restricted list. (1) An individual who is not a restricted person under Sectionorand is seeking inclusion on a restricted list under Sectionmay direct the individual's health care provider to electronically deliver the individu…

53-5a-601. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Antique firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 53-5a-101.5 (2) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Criminal Identification created in Sectionwithin the department. 53-10-201 (3) "Criminal history background check" m…

53-5a-602. Criminal background check before purchase of a firearm -- Fee -- Exemption for concealed firearm permit holders and law enforcement officers. (1) To establish personal identification and residence in this state for purposes of this part, a dealer shall require an indiv…

53-5a-603. Information check before private sale of firearm. (1) As used in this section: "Governmental entity" means the state and the state's political subdivisions. "Law enforcement agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 53-1-102 "Personally identifiable in…

53-5a-604. Penalties. (1) A dealer is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if the dealer willfully and intentionally: requests, obtains, or seeks to obtain criminal history background information under false pretenses; disseminates criminal history background information; or violates …

53-5a-605. Purchase of firearms pursuant to federal law. This part allows the purchase of firearms and ammunition pursuant to U.S.C. Title 18 Chapter 44 Sec. 922b(3).

53-5a-701. Definitions for part. As used in this part: (1) "Air gun" means a.177 or.20 caliber, or equivalent 4.5mm or 5.0mm, pellet rifle or pellet pistol whose projectile is pneumatically propelled by compressed air or compressed gas such as carbon dioxide. (2) "Certified offic…

53-5a-702. Assumption of risk. (1) A person who participates in shooting at a shooting range or a public shooting range accepts the associated risks to the extent the risks are obvious and inherent. (2) The risks described in Subsectioninclude injuries that may result from noise,…

53-5a-703. Shooting range as a public nuisance -- Notice for new subdivision development. (1) A state agency or political subdivision shall ensure that any of the state agency's or political subdivision's rules or ordinances that define or prohibit a public nuisance exclude from …

53-5a-704. Access to publicly funded ranges. A shooting range, whether indoor or outdoor, constructed with public funds and operated or controlled by the state, an institution of higher education, or a political subdivision, shall, unless specifically exempted in Section, be made…