Posts Tagged ‘utah’
KSL.com Removes Firearms from Classifieds
It would seem that KSL feels that they play a part of the “ease of access” to firearms in Utah and they are no longer comfortable playing that role. Today they sent out an email to everyone who has listings in the firearm section of their classifieds with the announcement. Below is the full text of that email:
Read MoreMike Clarke Profile
Grew up in Alaska, my Dad made me carry a hand gun just to leave the house, at the age of 15. I am a Utah State armed gaurd, with experience working with government employed contractors protecting top secret information. I also teach car racing at Larry Miller Race Track, nationally registered, certified instructor for…
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 MoreWhat to Submit With Your Utah CCW Application
instructors in Utah teaching concealed carry classes at a lower than average cost. After a little research I came to find out that most of these instructors are not including everything that is necessary in order to apply for the permit. The purpose of today’s post is to quickly overview everything that you need to get from your instructor
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 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…
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 MoreSalt Lake Tribune Publishes Story About Illegal Gun Sales in Utah
This news story has made me think a little about private sales of firearms. Let me put forward the following recommendations to those of you who are considering selling a gun privately:
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