General Permit FAQs
BCI stands for the Bureau of Criminal Identification is the agency responsible for issuing concealed firearm permits in Utah.
CFP means Concealed Firearm Permit. In most states, it is what an individual must obtain before being able to carry a concealed firearm.
There are many different names such as a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), Concealed Pistol License (CPL), Concealed Weapon License (CWL), Concealed Weapon Permit (CCP), or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW), but they all mean the same thing.
No, Utah does not require an applicant to shoot on a range to obtain a concealed firearm permit.
The application is good for one (1) year from the date the approved instructor stamped, signed, and dated the application. If the application has not been submitted during that time you must take the class again.
- Utah is a “Shall Issue” state which means as long as you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive the permit.
- Utah law requires BCI to issue or deny a permit within 60 days. The 60-day period begins when BCI receives the application and processes the payment.
- If you have not received your permit within 67 days you can contact BCI for information.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 South 2700 West
Suite 1300
Taylorsville, UT 84129
(801) 965-4445
Just being arrested would not necessarily disqualify an individual from obtaining a Utah CFP. To see what the disqualifications are click here.
Utah’s permit is the most recognized in the Country allowing you to carry a concealed firearm in most states.
To view the Utah reciprocity map click here.
Provisional Permit FAQs
An individual who is 18 to 20 years old can apply for a provisional concealed firearm permit to carry a concealed firearm in the state of Utah.
There are only two differences between the provisional and regular (21 and older) permits.
- The provisional permit is vertical like the ID card for those under 21 years old. The regular permit is horizontal.
- An individual who has a provisional permit can not carry a firearm on any K-12 school premises. See more here.
The provisional permit expires on the individual’s 21st birthday and it cannot be renewed. You must submit a “switch” application. See more here.
Yes, an individual who is 17 years old can take the class.
- The application must be submitted within one year of the date that the application was stamped, signed, and dated by the approved instructor.
- Applications are NOT accepted before an individual’s 18th birthday.
Yes, there are currently 20 states that recognize the provisional permit. To view the Utah reciprocity map click here.
The provisional permit expires on the individual’s 21st birthday and it cannot be renewed. You must submit a “switch” application. See more here.
No. As described in 18 USC § 922(b)(1) a person under 21 may not purchase a handgun from a federal firearm licensee (gun store).
An individual who is at least 18 years old, but under the age of 21 CAN purchase a handgun through a private sale. Read more here.