H.B. 114 Self-Defense Amendments
This Bill passed the 2019 Legislative Session, signed into law by Governor Herbert and effective as of May 14th, 2019 H.B. 114 Self-Defense Amendments Section Affected: U.C.A. 76-2-402. Force in defense of person -- Forcible felony defined. U.C.A. 76-10-506. Threatening with or using dangerous weapon in fight or quarrel. Under this Bill it would change the wording... Read More
H.B. 94 Weapons Restrictions Amendments
This Bill passed the 2019 Legislative Session, signed into law by Governor Herbert and effective as of May 14th, 2019 H.B. 94 Weapons Restrictions Amendments Section Affected: U.C.A. 76-10-523. Persons exempt from weapons laws. U.C.A. 76-10-528. Carrying a dangerous weapon while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful. Under this Bill it would change the wording... Read More
H.B. 87 Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments
This Bill failed the 2019 Legislative Session H.B. 87 Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments Sections Affected: U.C.A. 53-5-704. Bureau duties -- Permit to carry concealed firearm -- Certification for concealed firearms instructor -- Requirements for issuance -- Violation -- Denial, suspension, or revocation -- Appeal procedure. U.C.A. 53-5-705. Temporary permit to carry concealed firearm -- Denial, suspension,... Read More
H.B. 243 Domestic Violence Modifications
This Bill passed the 2019 Legislative Session, signed into law by Governor Herbert and effective as of May 14th, 2019 H.B. 243 Domestic Violence Modifications Section Affected: U.C.A. 76-10-523. Persons exempt from weapons laws. Under this Bill it would exempt a person who is issued a protective order under Subsection 78B-7-106(1)(b) or 78B-7-404(1)(b), from the provisions of Subsections 76-10-504(1) and... Read More
Bump Stocks Now Defined As Machineguns
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to clarify define bump stocks as “machineguns.” The bump-stock ban is expected to appear in the federal register Friday, December 21st, 2019 giving owners 90 days to destroy them or abandon them at an ATF office prior... Read More
Concealed Firearm Permit Cost Increase
Effective January 1st, 2019, the fingerprint-based background check processing fee that the FBI charges will increase. This will also cause the cost for the concealed firearm permit to increase by $1.25. The new fee will be – Utah Residents: $53.25 | Non-Residents: $63.25
Law Update: Use of Force Amendments
Law Update: Use of Force Amendments Change To UCA 76-2-402 Force in defense of person -- Forcible felony defined. During the 2018 Legislative session, H.B. 102 Use of Force Amendments was introduced, passed and signed by Governor Herbert addition wordage to 76-2-402 Force in defense of person - Forcible felony defined. The Bill takes effect... Read More
H.B. 198 Concealed Carry Amendments
UPDATE: Governor Herbert signed H.B.198 on March 23rd, 2017 and went into effect as law on May 9th, 2017. Current law text is in Black. Enacted (new) and Amended (addition) text is in Green. Deleted text is in Red. Section 53-5-704.5 is enacted to read: 53-5-704.5. Provisional permit to carry concealed firearm. (1) (a) The bureau shall issue a provisional permit to carry a... Read More
Concealed Firearm Permit Fee Change
Effective August 1, 2017 the fee for a Utah concealed firearm permit will increase $20 from the current $37 to $57. Applications dated prior to August 1, 2017 will be accepted until September 1, 2017 without incurring the $20 fee. This change is due to the passage of House Bill 124 during the 2015 Utah... Read More
House Resolution 358 – To Amend 18 USC §926A. The Interstate Transportation Of Firearms Or Ammunition
Today, H.R. 358 – To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition was introduced to congress. This amendment is to address the problems that people have when flying or driving through states such as New York and New Jersey and legally transporting firearms.... Read More