Important Information
You Must Have A Permit/License To Carry A Concealed Firearm In Utah
In Accordance With 76-10-523, Utah Honors ALL States Permits/Licenses

A Utah permit does not supersede any other state’s requirements or laws
It is extremely important to be aware of ALL laws and requirements of the state you are visiting

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Standard Concealed Firearm Permit

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Standard Permit Valid For 5 Years

Overview As Of December 31st, 2021
722,065 Total Valid Permits
291,890 Permit Holders Are Utah Residents
430,175 Permit Holders Are Non-Residents
View Statistics On BCI Website

The 38 Other States/Territory That Have Reciprocity With The Utah Standard Permit Which Allows A Person At Least 21 Years Old To Carry A Concealed Firearm Are:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Delaware, Florida*, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire*, North Carolina, North Dakota*, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania*, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico**.

* Only recognize the Utah standard permit if you are a resident of Utah.
** Effective January 1st, 2020 For more information click here.

Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit

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Provisional Permit Valid Until Holders 21st Birthday

Overview As Of December 31st, 2021
3,361 Total Valid Permits
3,273 Permit Holders Are Utah Residents
88 Permit Holders Are Non-Residents
View Statistics On BCI Website

The 19 Other States That Have Reciprocity With The Utah Provisional Permit Which Allows A Person At Least 18 Years Old To Carry A Concealed Firearm Are:
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota*, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wyoming.

* Only recognize the Utah provisional permit if you are a resident of Utah.

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Constitutional Carry States

The following states have Constitutional Carry. Anyone who can legally possess a firearm and meet the minimum age requirement may carry it concealed in these states without a permit/license.

  • Must be at least 18 years old: Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Vermont
  • Must be at least 21 years old: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas*, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine**, Oklahoma***, and West Virginia****
  • Must be a resident of their state: North Dakota, and Wyoming

* Arkansas: Any person 21 years of age or older who can legally possess a firearm OR those who are 18 years of age or older who are Active Military, National Guard, Reserve, or Honorably Discharged Veterans.

** Maine: Any person 21 years of age or older who
can legally possess a firearm OR those who are 18 years of age or older who are Active Duty /Retired Military/Honorably Discharged Veteran.

*** Oklahoma: Any person 21 years of age or older who can legally possess a firearm OR those who are 18 years of age or older who are Active Military, National Guard, Reserve, or Honorably Discharged Veterans.

****West Virginia: Any person 21 years of age or older who
can legally possess a firearm OR those who are 18 years of age or older who are Active Duty Military, National Guard, or Reserve.

Reciprocity Table

Standard Permit Provisional Permit
State Recognition Status Home State Permit Required to apply for Utah permit Home State Permit NOT Required to apply for a Utah permit Home State Permit Required to apply for a Utah permit Home State Permit NOT Required to apply for a Utah permit
Alabama Both ✔ ✔
Alaska Standard Only ✔ ✔
Arizona Standard Only ✔ ✔
Arkansas Both ✔ ✔
California Neither ✔ ✔
Colorado Standard Only ✔ ✔
Connecticut Neither ✔ ✔
Delaware Standard Only ✔ ✔
Florida Standard Only ✔ ✔
Georgia Both ✔ ✔
Hawaii Neither ✔ ✔
Idaho Both ✔ ✔
Illinois Neither ✔ ✔
Indiana Both ✔ ✔
Iowa Standard Only ✔ ✔
Kansas Standard Only ✔ ✔
Kentucky Standard Only ✔ ✔
Louisiana Standard Only ✔ ✔
Maine Both ✔ ✔
Maryland Neither ✔ ✔
Massachusetts Neither ✔ ✔
Michigan Both ✔ ✔
Minnesota Neither ✔ ✔
Mississippi Both ✔ ✔
Missouri Both ✔ ✔
Montana Both ✔ ✔
Nebraska Standard Only ✔ ✔
Nevada Both ✔ ✔
New Hampshire Standard Only ✔ ✔
New Jersey Neither ✔ ✔
New Mexico Neither ✔ ✔
New York Neither ✔ ✔
North Carolina Both ✔ ✔
North Dakota Both ✔ ✔
Ohio Both ✔ ✔
Oklahoma Both ✔ ✔
Oregon Neither ✔ ✔
Pennsylvania Standard Only ✔ ✔
Rhode Island Neither ✔ ✔
South Carolina Neither ✔ ✔
South Dakota Both ✔ ✔
Tennessee Both ✔ ✔
Texas Standard Only ✔ ✔
Utah
Vermont Both ✔ ✔
Virginia Standard Only ✔ ✔
Washington Standard Only ✔ ✔
West Virginia Standard Only ✔ ✔
Wisconsin Standard Only ✔ ✔
Wyoming Both ✔ ✔
District of Columbia Neither ✔ ✔

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How To Obtain Other States Non-Resident Permits

Currently, 14 states Do Not recognize the Utah permits.

These states are California, Connecticut*, Hawaii, Illinois, Oregon, Maryland*, Massachusetts*, Minnesota*, New Jersey*, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island*, South Carolina*, and Washington D.C*.

* It may be possible for a Utah resident to obtain a non-resident permit/license from a state listed above which would allow you to carry a concealed firearm within that state. All information to obtain these state’s non-resident permit/license is provided below.

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Carry In Minnesota And/Or New Mexico

NOTE: To carry a concealed firearm in Minnesota and/or New Mexico, you can obtain a nonresident permit/license from a different state, even though the state already recognizes the Utah permit.
• Minnesota & New Mexico = Idaho “Enhanced” Concealed Weapon License
• Minnesota = Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit
• New Mexico (EASIEST) = Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit

We provide the Arizona permit packet for FREE. Contact us today!
(we charge $10 to complete the fingerprints)

Arizona

Idaho

Nevada

Connecticut

Maryland

Massachusetts

Minnesota

New Jersey

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Washington D.C.