Utah CCW: Concealed Firearms Permit

Course Outline:

This course is in accordance with 53-5-704 UCA Subsection (8)(a)(i)(ii) of Utah code. The course outlined herein meets and surpass the minimum guidelines for concealed firearm courses. In conjunction with West Coast Tactical handgun courses and Civilian Arms Training Source defensive pistol courses, this training is designed to facilitate students the proper mindset and advanced skills in the use of the handgun as a defensive weapon.

Part II

• Permit Holder - restricted areas
• Permit Holder - Etiquette
• Use of Deadly Force
• Civil Liabilities
• Escalation of Force

Part III

Review of Federal and state codes, rules and regulations pertaining to firearms

Part IV

• Document Completion
• Certificates

Course Duration:

4 hours

Items to Bring

• Photocopy of Driver's License
• Recent Photo, passport quality (2x2)
• Copy of Certificate of Naturalization or Permanent Resident Card (if born outside of US)
• $65.25 Check or money order payable to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification

This course is a non-shooting class. However, from time to time, a simple shooting test may be administered to determine the skill level of the student. These items are also available at the shooting range for a nominal rental fee.

• Eye and Ear protection
• Your own firearm
• 50 rounds of ammunition
• Conceal carry holster
• Concealment vest or a loose shirt with front opening

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
• Proof of good character...whereas the applicant:
  • has not been convicted of a felony;
  • has not been convicted of any crime of violence;
  • has not been convicted of any offense involving the use of alcohol;
  • has not been convicted of any offenses involving the unlawful use of narcotics or other controlled substances;
  • has not been convicted of any offenses involving moral turpitude;
  • has not been convicted of any offense involving domestic violence;
  • has not been adjudicated by a court of a state or of the United States as mentally incompetent, unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or reversed

Requirements: (view checklist)

• Completed Application form
• A Photocopy of your Driver License
• Photograph. One recent color photograph of passport quality.
• Fingerprint Card. One fingerprint card. Must be filled out completely. Writing and prints must be legible. Fingerprint should be taken by a trained fingerprint technician. Fingerprint cards that are not legible will be returned to the applicant and will cause a delay in processing the application.
• Duly signed and stamped Weapon Familiarity Certification issued by BCI certified instructor
• Application fee of $65.25 payable to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
  

Residency:

You do not need to be a Utah resident. Any U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident of the United States may obtain a Utah CCW provided they meet the minimum eligibility standards.

Permit Term:

5 years, renewable

Cost:

$100 - Graduate of:

• West Coast Tactical or
• Civilian Arms Training Source

Minimum of 8 hours training.

$150 - 4 Hour Course

Course is only $100 for anyone who has taken and successfully completed any of the following courses:

• West Coast Tactical:
  • Handgun class Level I or II
• Civilian Arms Training Source:
  • Defensive Piltol Level I or II or III
  • AFT (Advanced Firearms Training)

In addition, a permit fee of $65.25 payable to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), should be submitted along with your completed documents.

Utah CCW is accepted in30 states:

Alabama		New Mexico
Alaska*		North Carolina
Arizona		North Dakota
Arkansas		Ohio
Delaware		Oklahoma
Georgia		Pennsylvania
Idaho		South Dakota
Indiana		Tennessee
Kentucky		Texas
Louisiana		Utah
Minnesota		Vermont*
Mississippi		Virginia
Missouri		Washington
Montana		West Virginia
Nebraska		Wyoming

* Alaska and Vermont do not require permits

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