Firearm Law
Utah Governor Vetos Concealed Weapon Bill HB76
News is just in. The new law which would have allowed anyone 21+ in age who could legally own and posses a firearm to carry it concealed and “unloaded;” has just been vetoed by Governor Herbert. Our group of instructors is pleased to hear this as we feel that asking citizens to undergo some simple…
Read MoreDoes House Bill 76 Say I Won’t Need A Permit?
We are getting a lot of questions from students about the need to obtain a permit concerning the possible changes to Utah Law as referenced by House Bill 76. While this bill has not been signed into law at this point, many are wondering what possible impact it may have. House Bill 76 allows any…
Read MoreNevada No Longer Honoring The Arizona Permit
The more recent loophole was for people to apply for a non-resident Arizona permit which was being honored by Nevada. Now, Nevada has removed Arizona as well, from its list of honored state permits. Nevada essentially has shown that they will honor permits from states who require similar training standards in order to obtain the permit.
Read MoreConcealed Carry Reciprocity Explained
Each state gets to decide if they are going to issue Concealed Weapon Permits to their citizens. Then of course they get to decide what they are going to require people to do in order to apply for and obtain that permit. This varies so much from
Read MoreCan You Take Your Utah CCW Class Online?
This is why the State of Utah has outlined in the State Statute that concealed carry training classes must be held in person. No digital training is allowed. If someone offers you a digital format of a Utah CCW class turn them and their web
Read MoreNew Online Concealed Carry Renewal For Utah Permit Holders
On September 11th, 2012 the Utah Department of Public Safety announced a new online interface to facilitate the online renewals of Utah Concealed Carry Permits. The new system makes it easy for a
Read MoreH.R. 4269: Protecting Lawful Transportation of Firearms
An important provision of federal law, intended to protect the right of law-abiding gun owners to transport firearms throughout our nation, has been ignored by anti-gun local officials and effectively gutted by the courts.
Read MoreCCW Permit Holders No Longer Suspended Until Sentenced For A Crime
House Bill 395 has been signed into law. This new bill amends a few laws directly relating to concealed carry permits and the transfer of firearms. Lets start with 53-5-704 which clarifies the entire CCW program from applications, renewals, denials, and instruction credentials.
Read MoreUtah Definition of Firearm Amended to Clarify “Sawed Off”
If you are a stickler for verbage than you might have been following recently passed House Bill 117. House bill was signed on March 16th by the Governor. It simply changes the word “sawed-off” to “short barrel” in 76-10-501 and 76-10-504. Here is the exact change in context: “Firearm” means a pistol, revolver, shotgun, short…
Read MoreDefend Your Home from Intruders Without Fear of Civil Lawsuit
House Bill 129 has passed both houses of the Utah legislature. This a a great step in the right direction for gun owners in Utah. You shouldn’t have to identify what type of crime an intruder intends to commit before taking some action. This doesn’t change any of the justifiable force laws that dictate when…
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