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CCW 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…
Read MoreUtah CCW Permit Application Fees Change
On April 1, 2012 FBI fees for fingerprint-based background checks for Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) applicants will change. The current fee is $30.25 per applicant. This fee will be changing to $16.50 per applicant.
Read MoreNew Utah CCW Law Changes Effective May 10th 2011
On May 10th, 2011 several new laws which directly affect Utah Concealed Weapon permit holders will go into effect. The cooresponding bills include: 1st Substitute S.B. 36, H.B. 214 and 1st Substitute H.B. 257. Non-Resident Applicants If an applicant for the Utah concealed weapons permit is a current resident of a state that recognizes the…
Read More2009 Law Changes… Upcoming in 2010
In April of this year the Utah State Legislature passed 2 significant state gun laws. Neither directly effect law as it pertains to Concealed Carry holders but do directly effect all Utah Gun Owners.
Read MoreNovember Gun Show Salt Lake City 21st-22nd
During the last year, Crossroads of the West Gun Shows attracted over 407,000 customers, more than any other gun show in America. Crossroads of the West Gun Shows are America’s Best Gun Shows. Crossroads of the West Gun Shows is hosting a Gun Show on November 21st and 22nd at the South Towne Expo Center.…
Read MoreGun Show:: Orem Utah October 23-25
Rocky Mountain Gun Shows is coming to Orem this weekend. They promise to have plenty of all types of Ammo for sale and its bound to attract big numbers this close to hunting season. Utah Concealed Carry permit holders all over the state are on the look out for gun shows where they can purchase ammo and firearms free of the limits that local retailers have had since Obama’s election last year.
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