Frequent Questions About Utah Provisional Concealed Carry Permit.

In 2017 Utah passed HB 198 allowing for 18-20 year olds to obtain a Provisional Utah Concealed Carry Permit.  This permit does the same things as the standard permit with two exceptions.  A provisional permit holder may not possess a firearm on or about public/private elementary schools or secondary school premises (k-12).  Also, the provisional permit expires on the holder's 21st birthday.

On or after the permit holder's 21st birthday they can apply for the Standard Utah permit.  To apply they will follow all the normal steps of getting the Standard Utah permit.  This includes submitting a complete application, fingerprint card, a new photo, copy of their driver's license, and a copy of their provisional permit.  The copy of the provisional permit, as long as it isn't more than a year expired, will take the place of the normal class and they will not need to retake the class.

To help make upgrading to the standard permit easier we offer a service for just $20.00 that takes care of it all.  All you need to do show up at the beginning of any of our classes close to your 21st birthday or up to 9 months after.  There we will; fingerprint you, take your photo, walk you through the application, copy your driver's license and provisional permit, and take care of delivering your application to the BCI for processing.  You won't have to take the class, you shouldn't be there for more than 15-20 minutes, and you will leave with nothing left to do to get your standard Utah Concealed Carry Permit.  If you want a refresher on concealed carry and Utah law as part of the service you are welcome to sit in on the entire class, though it is not required to upgrade your permit.

Yes, to simplify this whole process we offer a $20.00 Provisional Permit Upgrade Service.  Before your 21^st birthday or up to 9 months after, just attend any of our classes.  At the beginning of the class, a class administrator will help you complete the entire upgrade packet including fingerprinting you, taking your photo, and helping you through the application.  The whole process shouldn’t take more than 15-20 minutes. After your application packet is complete we deliver it to the BCI.  At that point, you can head home or attend the class as a non-required refresher course.

Yes, as long as you are 17, the class is valid for one year, and the application can be submitted on your 18th birthday. 

No, the provisional permit is not like a learner’s driving permit.  You are not required to get a provisional permit prior to obtaining a standard concealed carry permit.  If you are 21 or turning 21 within a year you can take a concealed carry class and apply directly for the standard permit on or after your 21^st birthday. The provisional permit is for those who want to receive a concealed carry permit before they turn 21 years old.