New Code Numbers for Utah's Weapon and Firearm Laws that took effect May 7, 2025

by Mitch Vilos July 25, 2025

The New Weapon and Firearm Codes that took effect on May 7th, 2025 is now found in Title 76 Chapter 11 (instead of Chapter 10) and Title 53 Chapter 5a. Just go down to the Section numbered links in the column to the left of the described code section. Clicking the link will take you to the described code section. The substance of each of these code sections has not changed much except for the section number plus a few minor improvements. I'll attempt to highlight these improvements as I run across them. Some of the old sections have been divided into more than one section for clarity. I continue to work with a core of pro-2nd Amendment legislators to protect and enhance the right to keep and bear arms here in Utah.

Title 76	Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 11	Weapons *(Effective 5/7/2025)*

Part 1	General Provisions
Part 2	General Weapons Violations
Part 3	Persons Restricted Regarding Dangerous Weapons

Part 1

General Provisions

(Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 101	Definitions.
Section 102	When weapon deemed loaded.

Part 2

General Weapons Violations

(Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 201	Definitions.
Section 202	Carrying concealed firearm -- Penalties.
Section 203	Concealing an unlawfully possessed short barreled shotgun or short barreled rifle.
Section 204	Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle or on street.
Section 205	Possession of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or short barreled shotgun on or about school premises -- Penalties.
Section 205.5	Carrying a dangerous weapon at an institution of higher education.
Section 206	Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare.
Section 207	Threatening with or using dangerous weapon in fight or quarrel.
Section 208	Possession of deadly weapon with criminal intent.
Section 209	Discharge of firearm from a vehicle, near a highway, or in direction of specified items -- Penalties.
Section 210	Felony discharge of a firearm -- Penalties.
Section 211	Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor -- Penalties.
Section 212	Penalties for providing certain weapons to a minor.
Section 213	Parent or guardian providing firearm to violent minor.
Section 214	Parent or guardian knowing of minor's possession of dangerous weapon.
Section 215	Sales of firearms to juveniles.
Section 216	Prohibited conduct in the sale of a dangerous weapon.
Section 217	Carrying a dangerous weapon while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful.
Section 218	Possession of firearms, other dangerous weapons, or explosives in airport secure areas prohibited -- Punishment limitations -- Reporting requirement.
Section 219	Trespass with a firearm in a house of worship or private residence -- Notice -- Penalty.
Section 220	Carrying a loaded firearm on a public street by an 18 to 20 year old.

Part 3

Persons Restricted Regarding Dangerous Weapons

(Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 301	Definitions.
Section 302	Category I restricted person established.
Section 303	Category II restricted person established.
Section 304	Exceptions, limitations, and exclusions to restricted person categories -- Burden on defendant to prove exception.
Section 305	Category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct.
Section 306	Category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct.
Section 307	Selling a dangerous weapon to a category I restricted person.
Section 308	Selling a dangerous weapon to a category II restricted person.
Section 309	Firearm restriction notification requirement.
Section 310	Removal from National Instant Check System database.

IN ADDITION TO THE FIREARMS PROVISIONS OF THE WEAPONS CODE ABOVE, THE LEGISLATURE RENUMBERED THE FOLLOWING CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO MANY OTHER ISSUES RELATING TO FIREARMS. THESE MAY BE ACCESSED AT le.utah.gov by typing in 53-5a and then the section being sought as indicated below OR simply click on the blue link and it should take you right to the code section you are looking for.

Title 53	Public Safety Code
Chapter 5a	Firearm Laws (Effective 5/7/2025)

Part 1	General Firearm Laws
Part 2	Federal Firearm Enforcement Limitation Act
Part 3	Concealed Firearm Permits
Part 4	Utah State-Made Firearms Protections
Part 5	Firearms Safe Harbor
Part 6	Sale and Purchase of a Firearm

Section 101	Title.
Section 101.5	Definitions.
Section 102	Uniform firearm laws.
Section 102.1	When a firearm is considered to be loaded.
Section 102.2	Open and concealed carry of a firearm outside of an individual's residence.
Section 102.3	Possession of loaded firearm at residence or on real property authorized.
Section 103	Discharge of a firearm on private property -- Liability.
Section 103.5	Firearm regulation in homeless shelters.
Section 104	Firearm transfer certification or notification.
Section 105	Number or mark assigned to pistol or revolver by Department of Public Safety.
Section 106	Alteration of number or mark on pistol or revolver.
Section 107	Compliance with rules for secure facilities.
Section 108	Persons exempt from weapons laws.

Chapter 5a	Firearm Laws
Part 2	Federal Firearm Enforcement Limitation Act (Effective 3/20/2023)

Section 201	Findings.
Section 202	Definitions.
Section 203	Prohibition on enforcement.

Chapter 5a	Firearm Laws
Part 3	Concealed Firearm Permits (Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 301	Definitions.
Section 302	Board -- Membership -- Compensation -- Terms -- Duties.
Section 303	Bureau duties -- Permit to carry concealed firearm -- Certification for concealed firearms instructor -- Requirements for issuance -- Violation -- Denial, suspension, or revocation -- Appeal procedure.
Section 304	Provisional permit to carry concealed firearm.
Section 305	Temporary permit to carry concealed firearm -- Denial, suspension, or revocation -- Appeal.
Section 306	Permit -- Fingerprints transmitted to bureau -- Report from bureau.
Section 307	Concealed firearm permit -- Fees -- Concealed Weapons Account.
Section 308	Provisional concealed firearm permit -- Fees -- Disposition of fees.
Section 309	Concealed firearm permit renewal -- Firearm safety and suicide prevention video.
Section 310	Permit -- Names private.
Section 311	Law enforcement officials, judges, and court commissioners exempt -- Training requirements -- Qualification -- Revocation.
Section 312	Armed Forces -- Permit requirements -- Exemptions.

Chapter 5a	Firearm Laws
Part 4	Utah State-Made Firearms Protections (Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 401	Definitions.
Section 402	Legal considerations.
Section 403	Intrastate firearm manufacturing.
Section 404	Required markings.

Part 5

Firearms Safe Harbor (Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 501	Definitions.
Section 502	Voluntary commitment of a firearm by cohabitant -- Law enforcement to hold firearm.
Section 503	Illegal firearms confiscated -- Disposition of unclaimed firearm.
Section 504	Voluntary restrictions on firearm purchase and possession.
Section 505	Assistance from a health care provider -- Restricted list.

Chapter 5a	Firearm Laws
Part 6	Sale and Purchase of a Firearm (Effective 5/7/2025)

Section 601	Definitions.
Section 602	Criminal background check prior to purchase of a firearm -- Fee -- Exemption for concealed firearm permit holders and law enforcement officers.
Section 603	Information check before private sale of firearm.
Section 604	Penalties.
Section 605	Purchase of firearms pursuant to federal law.