Considerations For A Utah Concealed Weapons Permit

By Ralph Ray


There have been important changes to the laws involving the ability of a person to obtain a Utah concealed weapons permit. These changes were necessary to promote the best education and training to people who are seeking this permit. The changes also allow Utah to maintain good relations with other state and federal agencies who agree to provide continued reciprocity for individuals. Here is some basic information an applicant should know about the process before continuing.

An individual is required to complete a training class provided by a qualified instructor. During the four hours of the class there will be a wide range of material covered. Federal and state laws pertaining to firearms will be reviewed along with the rights of a person with a Utah CCW if they are attacked. This state does not require a person to pass a firearm proficiency test, but will thoroughly review the safety and the use of handguns.

The courses will: examine the choice of open verse concealed carry situations, provide usable information on practical concealment methods, and discuss the legal, moral, and ethical obligations of an applicant.

Extensive discussion will be held regarding self-defense. The terms and concepts of certain self-defense scenarios along with guidelines for the use of lethal force are all discussed at length. To illustrate these situations, an instructor will typically use recent events as an example.

The reciprocity with other states for the Utah concealed weapons permit extends to over 30 states. An applicant does not have to live within the state in order to apply for these permits. However, one of the newest modifications to the laws requires a person to provide proof of a current permit from the state the person resides in.

The completed forms and fees need to be provided to BCI, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, by an applicant who is over 21 years of age. A set of fingerprints and passport photos will also be required. Another new change to the laws is the mandate that the FBI must accept the fingerprints; if this does not occur, the permit process may be refused, suspended, or entirely revoked.

Background checks are performed on everyone who is applying. A person who applies for a permit and has had a conviction is in violation of the law. Disqualifying convictions include any felony, a conviction of violence of any kind including domestic, substance abuse, moral offense, or found mentally incompetent by the courts.

Once a class is completed a person has up to one year to submit the application with the proper documents to the BCI. Once an application has been processed and accepted, a Utah CCW is good for five years. Renewals can be obtained and also provide five years of coverage.

Another new feature of the laws includes the requirement that the instructor holds a current Utah concealed weapons permit in order to provide the class instruction. An instructor is required to be trained by the National Rifle Association, or NRA, the Department of Public Safety, or an equivalent. Interestingly, most people who apply for and receive these permits are not from the state; they enjoy the reciprocity provided by other states, which honor the Utah CCW.




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