Utah Governor Signs Constitutional Carry Bill Into Law

By Joshua Gillem | February 16, 2021 |

Updated 02/24/21 Governor Spencer Cox signed several different bills into law last week. One bill was the Constitutional Carry bill, HB 60. Constitutional Carry… also known as permitless carry, will make it so that anyone who legally meets the requirements can lawfully carry a concealed gun without a permit. The criteria to meet are that…

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Utah: Where Your CCW Isn’t Valid

By Brian McLaughlin | October 30, 2019 |

One of the most common questions asked about CCW in the state of Utah is where you can and cannot legally carry a concealed firearm. Since your CCW permit does not grant you permission to carry anywhere you choose, there are some key places to avoid if you have your gun on you. According to…

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Fee’s for the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Increase

By Brian McLaughlin | January 14, 2019 |

The first of the year saw an increase in the application fees for Concealed Carriers in Utah. According to the Utah.gov site, the finger print-based background check processing fee that the FBI charges has increased the overall cost of the CFP (Concealed Firearms Permit)  from its original cost of $46.00 for residents and $51.00 for…

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The Ultimate Guide to No Gun Zones

By Jacob Paulsen | September 22, 2014 |

There is some conflicting research of course, but the truth is that very few of what the media has labeled as “Mass Shootings” happened in a place where average citizens are allowed to carry weapons and defend themselves.

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How to Pre-Select A Criminal Defense Attorney

By Jacob Paulsen | January 28, 2014 |

Part of being a responsible armed citizen and concealed carry permit holder is being prepared for the aftermath of a defensive shooting incident. One of the most important decisions you will make is in selecting an attorney to defend you in a criminal and/or civil court room.

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How Are Gun Laws Passed?

By Jacob Paulsen | December 12, 2013 |

I know it seems a little like a 5th grade review but on occasion I do get questions about the process in getting new bills into law. The process is the same for most states like Utah as it is at the federal level since our state constitution is so similar to the national one. The video is a great little recap of how bills get passed into laws.

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