Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2, effective May 7, 2025, establishes the framework for open and concealed carry of firearms, including specific location-based...
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Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2, effective May 7, 2025, establishes the framework for open and concealed carry of firearms, including specific location-based restrictions that vary depending on the individual's age, permit status, and carry method.
Individuals 21 years old or older may open or conceal carry a loaded or unloaded firearm without a concealed carry permit on public streets and other places not prohibited by state or federal law (§ 53-5a-102.2(1)(b)).
However, individuals carrying without a permit (open or concealed) may NOT carry a firearm in the following locations:
(§ 53-5a-102.2(2)(a) and (2)(b))
Individuals 18 years old or older but younger than 21 without a provisional carry permit issued under § 53-5a-305 may only carry in an open manner:
(§ 53-5a-102.2(1)(a))
These individuals are subject to the same prohibited location restrictions as permitless carriers age 21+ listed above.
Individuals 18 years old or older with a valid Utah concealed carry permit (§ 53-5a-303), temporary concealed carry permit (§ 53-5a-304), or provisional concealed carry permit (§ 53-5a-305) may open or conceal carry a loaded or unloaded firearm in vehicles, on public streets, and in any place not prohibited by state or federal law (§ 53-5a-102.2(1)(c)).
Utah concealed carry permit holders may NOT carry in:
(§ 53-5a-102.2(2)(c))
Note: Utah concealed carry permit holders (age 21+) are not restricted from carrying on school premises, institutions of higher education, or daycares — unlike permitless carriers.
In addition to the restrictions for all permit holders, individuals age 18 but younger than 21 with a provisional concealed carry permit under § 53-5a-304 may NOT carry the firearm in any manner on or about the premises of a public or private elementary school or secondary school as described in § 76-11-205 (§ 53-5a-102.2(2)(d)(i)).
Note: The statute references the provisional concealed carry permit under § 53-5a-304 in subsection (2)(d)(i), while subsection (1)(c) associates the provisional concealed carry permit with § 53-5a-305 and the temporary concealed carry permit with § 53-5a-304.
Individuals carrying with a concealed carry permit lawfully issued by another state may NOT carry the firearm in any manner:
(§ 53-5a-102.2(2)(d)(ii))
An individual is considered "lawfully present" in a vehicle while carrying a firearm if:
(§ 53-5a-102.2(4))
| Location | No Permit (21+) | Provisional Permit (18-20) | Utah CFP (21+) | Out-of-State Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure areas (§ 76-8-311.1) | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| K-12 Schools (§ 76-11-205) | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ✅ Allowed | ❌ Prohibited |
| Higher Education (§ 76-11-205.5) | ❌ Prohibited | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | ❌ Prohibited |
| Daycares (§ 76-11-206) | ❌ Prohibited | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | ❌ Prohibited |
| Airport Secure Areas (§ 76-11-218) | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| Houses of Worship / Private Residences (§ 76-11-219) | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
Proposed 2026 General Session legislation that may affect § 53-5a-102.2 includes: H.B. 84 (and substitutes S1–S3), H.B. 166, H.B. 180 (and substitutes S1–S2), and S.B. 260.
Enacted by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session. Effective May 7, 2025.
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