Weapons in CMVs - Utah

Utah is a constitutional carry state, which means law-abiding adults 21 years and older who can legally possess a firearm under federal and state law may carry a concealed handgun without obtaining a permit. This extends to carrying a weapon in a private vehicle.

Permits

Utah Concealed Firearm Permits (CFPs) are not required but may be useful for reciprocity. Permits may be issued to qualified residents 21 years and older (residents who are 18 years and older may receive a provisional permit), and to non-residents 21 years and older who have a valid permit from their home states. Licenses are issued by the state Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). Applicants must complete a firearms training course that is licensed by BCI. Utah has broad reciprocity with a majority of other states.

Other weapons

No weapons other than handguns are approved for concealed carry in Utah.

Permitted non-lethal weapons include:

• Stun guns/tasers
• Pepper spray
• Tear gas
• Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
• Bludgeons/batons
• Brass knuckles (local restrictions may apply)
• Less-lethal launchers

Duty to inform

There is no duty to inform in Utah.

Employee parking lots

Employers generally may not prohibit employees from storing firearms or ammunition in private vehicles as long as:

• The firearm/ammunition is kept out of view from outside the vehicle and stored in a locked compartment within the vehicle;
• The vehicle is parked in a location where the vehicle is allowed to be; and
• The individual is legally allowed to possess the firearm.

There are some exceptions in Utah law.