Frequent Questions About Utah Concealed Carry Permit.

To obtain your concealed carry permit you must meet all of the following:

• Be at least 18 Years of age (18-20 year olds will receive the provisional permit)
• Complete the ASDI Concealed Firearm course, just $45.00
• Demonstrate pistol familiarity
• Pay required fees to the BCI and FBI (currently $53.25 for Utah residents and $63.25 for non-residents) for required background checks
• Must be able to pass an FBI background check with no felonies or violent crimes

In this case, your spouse is more than welcome to attend. If they have their permit already they can come simply to be with you and learn more about concealed carry. If they do not have their permit they can still attend without paying for the course. If later they decided they wish to obtain a permit they can simply; pay the course fee, fill out the paperwork, fingerprint card, and submit their completed application to receive their permit. Seating for a spouse or any non-paying guest is based on availability, to guarantee your spouse a seat you have register and pay for thier seat.

The current total cost for the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is $113.25. This cost consists of our class fee of $45.00, $15.00 for a passport quality photo and delivery to the BCI, and $53.25 for FBI and State of Utah background checks. The background check fee is $63.25 for non-Utah residents making the total for a nonresident $123.25.  The $15.00 fee referenced above is an optional service we provide that includes the required passport quality photo and delivery of your application to the Utah BCI. If you don't use that service the cost will be $98.25 plus the cost of the photo you purchase and the cost of mailing or delivering your application yourself. Fingerprinting & Passport photo services will not be provided at drive-in classes or during times when social distancing is recommended or required by the government.

Yes, you can but it may require an additional step.  If your home state honors the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit then you must first obtain a permit from your home state.  If your home state does not honor the Utah permit then all you need to do is take a class just like Utah residents.  The place to check for the most updated info on this is https://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/reciprocity-with-other-states/. You can also just see our map here, if your state is black on the map you won't need a permit from there first to get one Fromm Utah, if it is not you need to first get your home state's permit.  Many of our students are from other states and just haven't gotten a Utah drivers license yet.  In that case, you can get your temporary Utah Driver's license before or after taking your class and submit that with your application as long as the temporary ID has your photo. 

All Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Classes are 4 hours long. 

After submitting your application to the BCI they will charge your credit card $53.25 ($63.25 for non-residents) or cash your check. They will usually charge your card about 3-6 weeks after receiving your application. Once you see your card charged or check cashed you should receive your Utah Concealed Firearm Permit 45-60 days later. If you are concerned that you have not received your permit please call the BCI. However, the BCI is very busy processing permits, please do not call until more than 60 days after your card has been charged. Utah BCI Phone Number: (801) 965-4445

Yes, the legislature recently passed HB 198 which allows for persons age 18-20 to receive a provisional permit.  The provisional permit will work the same way as the standard Utah Concealed Firearm Permit with one restriction, persons holding the provisional permit are restricted from carrying a firearm on or near private/public elementary schools or secondary school premises (K-12).  HB 198 was signed by the Governor, it became law May 9th, 2017.  All of our classes meet the requirements for the provisional and standard permits,18-20 year-olds may register for any of our upcoming classes.   If you wish to get you permit as soon as possible we recommend that you take one of our classes and have us submit your application for you.  Doing this will ensure you get your permit as quickly as possible. Click here for a list of upcoming classes.

If you are interested in getting your permit, but are not yet 21, click here and we will keep you updated on details regarding the provisional permit. 

Per 18 USC § 922(b)(1) a Federal Firearms Dealer may not sell a handgun to someone younger than 21 years of age.  This includes gun stores, pawn shops, sporting goods stores, pretty much any retail location legally selling firearms.  This does not mean as someone under 21 you cannot legally purchase a handgun in Utah.  An 18 year old or older who is otherwise legally allowed to own a firearm can purchase handguns through a legal private sale.  All of the above age restrictions also apply to ammunition typically used in handguns until you turn 21.

No, Utah does not require any range time or shooting qualification to get a Utah Concealed Weapons Permit.  While the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit course does not include range time we highly recommend all students obtain additional live fire training from us or another qualified instructor.

Yes, you can carry a gun while wearing a mask in Utah. Utah has no law that prohibits wearing a mask while openly carrying or conceal carrying a firearm.