Utah Constitutional Carry vs. Utah Standard Concealed Firearm Permit: What You Need to Know

What Is Constitutional Carry in Utah?

Constitutional carry in Utah allows individuals over the age of 21 who are legally allowed to possess a firearm to carry a concealed handgun loaded or unloaded, without a permit in public places unless prohibited by law.

For 18–20-year-olds, you may carry a handgun openly and unloaded, in a holster, (without having a Utah Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit.

Key points of Utah Constitutional Carry:

• No permit required for those 21 and older.

• Must be legally eligible to own or possess a firearm under state and federal law.

• Allows Carry in public places only that are not prohibited by State law-Applies only within Utah—no reciprocity outside the state.

• No education required- carriers to elect to NOT take a Utah Concealed Carry Permit course, are doing so at their own risk. They may not fully understand use-of-force and firearm laws due to ignorance of not knowing and are subject to arrests for that ignorance with a mistake is made.

• no carry in federal parks, no K-12 schools or colleges, No daycares
• no loaded long guns in cars
• no good guy card

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What Is the Utah Standard Concealed Firearm Permit? Issued to those age 21 and older

The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is an official license issued by the state after completing a Four hour- Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class. This permit offers many benefits that constitutional carry alone does not provide.

Key points of the Utah Standard Concealed Firearm Permit:

• Available to both Utah residents and non-residents. Utah Resident permits cost 57.00 for 5 year license, 87.00 for non-residents

• Recognized in 37 states through reciprocity agreements as a Utah resident-31 States as a Utah Non-resident. Click here https://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/reciprocity-with-other-states/to see which 37 states are allowed for the Standard, you are looking in the green area.

• Required for individuals ages 18–20 who want to legally carry, UNLESS they carry openly and unloaded under Utah definitions

• Provides valuable training on laws, safe handling, and defensive use.

• Often speeds up firearm purchases through the background check process and the background fee is waived.

• Can Carry in Public K-12 Schools, Daycare facilities and Colleges and Universities
• Viewed favorably by law enforcement that may come into contact with you.

Gun class Utah Concealed Firearms Permit Instructor Phil Snyder, offers a One Stop Utah Concealed Carry Class where you can get fingerprinting, applications and having your photo taken all before you leave class. Click here to see his schedule, https://gunclassutah.com/ or reach out for a private class to your home or office.

The Provisional Utah Concealed Firearm permit for those age 18-20 years old

If you are at least 18 years old and are under 21 years, you can attend the same four-hour training and get a “Provisional” permit:

Key points to having the Provisional Permit:

• Now you can carry handguns concealed and loaded in public places where allowed.
• Similar benefits as the Standard permit EXCEPT, a provisional cannot:
• Can not carry in K-12 schools, or daycare facilities until they have a Standard permit
• A provisional permit is recognized in 19 states in accordance with reciprocity agreements with Utah you can click here https://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/reciprocity-with-other-states/ to see what states allow carry for a provisional, all blue areas are ok at this time in 2025.

Take the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class today by registering here, click the schedule button and pay with a credit card, or you can register by phone and pay cash at class. https://gunclassutah.com/

 

The Author Phil Snyder is a Utah certified Concealed Firearms Permit instructor and a retired Unified Police Officer of SLC, Utah.

 

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Side-by-Side Comparison

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Why Take a Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class?

Even though Utah allows permitless carry, the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class ensures you fully understand the responsibilities that come with carrying a firearm. The class covers Utah gun laws, proper storage, conflict avoidance, and justified use of force. More importantly, it helps you avoid costly legal mistakes that could occur if you rely solely on constitutional carry without proper training. There is also a gun safety class topic in there as well.

By completing the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class, you not only qualify for your permit but also gain peace of mind knowing you’re prepared, informed, and legally protected.

What is needed to apply for the Utah Standard and Provisional Concealed Carry Permit? YOU will need:

General Familiarity Course-Also known as the Utah Concealed Carry Class-What is covered in this 4-6 hour class?

YOU will receive training in topics:

• Gun safety class included gun rules and gun handling opportunities.
• Use of force allowed in defense of your home and workplaces, vehicles, real and personal property
• Utah Carry Laws, where you can and can’t carry with a permit
• Utah Weapon laws
• Storage responsibilities and tips for carrying and storing your handgun
• General familiarity with handguns, including proper loading and unloading
• Contacts with police while armed tips
• Shooting fundamentals
• Nonviolent dispute resolution tactics to control confrontations.

If you are new to handguns, or want some more training, we strongly suggest you take our Blended Learning pistol course, prior to taking the above Utah CCW class to get comfortable with your handgun. Contact us on our Even schedule page https://gunclassutah.com/to view what that class is like and prices.

What is the application process like once I’ve taken the class? Note: Utah BCI fees are waived for:

• Teachers with ID card-Must work on school premises to be eligible
• Active law enforcement officers-Must get a letter from your commanding officer that you are in good standing-All training and fees are waived
• Active-Duty military and their spouses-Must show orders, renewals are also waived
• Officers that retire in good standing and apply within 5 years of leaving BCI fees are waived, must have a letter of good standing from Human resources

Okay great, my class is done, how can I APPLY?

• Must have no disqualifying criminal history, you must lawfully be able to possess a firearm under Utah and Federal law
• You must be in the US legally, if you are not a US Citizen, you must be prepared to attach documents to your application that shows you are either a citizen or her for a legal documented status. Examples of acceptable documents are US passport, a permanent resident, (green card), naturalization papers etc.
• You will one set of fingerprints, one recent photo, a copy of your driver license, other documents if you are not a US citizen as stated above. Gun Class Utah offers a ONE STOP class https://gunclassutah.com/ where fingerprinting, photos and application are all done before you leave.
• Utah residents can pay with credit card, or check a fee of 52.00 for a five-year license, A nonresident pays 87.00.

RENEWALS for the Standard Permit (over 21):

• 90-day notices should be mailed out in advance of your permit expiring after 5 years.
• Keep your address current, so you get them in time. If your permit expires longer than one year, you have to start over again. No other training is required if it’s renewed within one year.
• Renewal fee is 20.00 for Utah residents and 50.00 for non-residents
• Must watch an 8-minute suicide prevention video on BCI.Utah.gov website
• Must send in a new photo and complete a renewal application, online, in person or by mail
• BCI should send you a new card within 2-3 weeks for renewals

Renewals for Provisionals (Expires on 21st Birthday)

Application process as stated earlier, are the same process. To renew though:

• pay a 10.00 fee and fill out an application to switch to a standard permit, you may do this not more than 90 days before it expires.
• Attach a new photo, attach a copy of your Expired provisional permit, as evidence you have had the 4-hour class already
• new set of fingerprints

 

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Final Thoughts

Names, dates of birth, addresses and social security numbers of Utah Permit holders are protected records subject to GRAMA requests.

Law enforcement an get these records during an investigation, or court orders. Class A misdemeanor, for violations.

Utah BCI hearing boards for disciplinary action: 5 member board.

The Utah BCI has formed a five-member hearing board that reviews denials, suspensions and revocations of Utah Standard and Provisional Concealed Firearms permit.

If they take action, they will notify you in writing of the complaint and you have 60 days to APPEAL THEIR DECISION

You can request their evidence in advance of a hearing for your preparation for your appeal.

They have 30- days to render a decision

Utah’s constitutional carry law makes it easy for responsible citizens to carry a firearm for self-defense, but it does not replace the many benefits of having a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit. If you want interstate reciprocity, legal confidence, and professional training, attending a Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class is the smart choice.

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The author Phil Snyder and owner of https://gunclassutah.com/ is a Utah BCI certified Concealed Firearms Instructor, A Texas certified LTC instructor and a Retired Unified Police Officer of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Phil holds his Utah Concealed Carry Permit classes at the Lee Kay Shooting center located at 6000 W 2100 South in Salt Lake City, Utah. contact Phil now https://gunclassutah.com/contact-us/

This is a one stop class, with fingerprinting, photos and application done all same day before you leave for a one stop experience leaving nothing else to do except wait for your approved permit to arrive in the mail