Purchasing a firearm in Utah

Steps to Register a Firearm in Utah

No

Requirements to hold a firearm license

No

More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.

Does Utah Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?

No, Utah does not have a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm, but federal law requires all federally licensed firearm dealers to perform a background check before any sale of a firearm.

Privately sold firearms are not subject to a background check when they are being transferred. The only exception to it is if the dealer is well aware that the person the firearm being transferred to is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Utah prohibits the sale of any firearm to a person under age 18 unless he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian

Owning a firearm in Utah

Does Utah have a Gun Free Zone law?

Yes, Utah has a defined list of gun free zones:

Does Utah Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?

Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Utah.

Requirements for a concealed carry course is

Common Firearm Offenses in Utah

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