How long will it take to receive my permit?

What are the requirements to receive my permit?

I have a bit of a checkered past, can I check to see if it will prevent me from obtaining a Utah CFP?

What is the total cost to receive my permit?

What states can I carry in besides Utah?

What are the benefits of a Utah CFP?

I'm not a Utah resident, am I eligible for a Utah CFP?

What courses do you offer?

What do I need to bring to class?

I would like to host a private class, what do I do?

What should I do if I move or lose my Utah CFP card?






How long will it take to receive my permit?
Utah Code 53-5-704:
(1) (a) The bureau shall issue a permit to carry a concealed firearm for lawful self defense to an applicant who is 21 years of age or older within 60 days after receiving an application, unless the bureau finds proof that the applicant does not meet the qualifications set forth in Subsection (2).
But depending on how many applications they have it may take more or less time.

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What are the requirements to receive my permit?

• 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adjudicated by a court of a state or of the United States as mentally incompetent, unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or reversed

      *A criminal background check is conducted for all applicants.

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I have a bit of a checkered past, can I check to see if it will prevent me from obtaining a Utah CFP?
If you have any question if you will qualify for a CFP you can contact the BCI and speak with an investigator.

Email:	DPSFIREARMS@utah.gov
Phone:	801-965-4445
Address:	Bureau of Criminal Identification 3888 West 5400 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84129

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What is the total cost to receive my permit?
In addition to the cost of the CFP course there is a fee of $46 ($51 for non Utah residents) that is paid to the BCI.

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What states can I carry in besides Utah?

These states have formal reciprocity with Utah	These states recognize the Utah CFP	These states DO NOT recognize the Utah CFP
Alabama Alaska Colorado Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington State West Virginia	Arizona Arkansas Delaware Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Vermont Wisconsin Wyoming	California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina

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What are the benefits of a Utah CFP?
Although Utah is an open carry state, there are a few restrictions. when carrying without a permit your firearm must be openly visible at all times you are in public. Furthermore, your firearm has to be "Utah" unloaded (2 actions and no round in the chamber).
Your CFP allows you to choose how you carry. It gives you to option to carry openly or concealed, loaded or unloaded. It also trumps the GFSZA when in the state of Utah. And as a bonus, the $7.50 background check fee is waived when you purchase a firearm.

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I'm not a Utah resident, am I eligible for a Utah CFP?
Absolutely! Any U.S. citizen or legal resident (with the intent to reside in the United States) may obtain a Utah concealed firearm permit, providing they meet the minimum requirements.

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What courses do you offer?
Currently we offer the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit course, the NRA Basic Pistol and the NRA F.I.R.S.T. steps pistol courses. But are looking to add other certifications in the future such as Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun,  the NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course, NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course, and NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Seminars.

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What do I need to bring to class?
For Utah CFP course: A positive attitude, your state issued photo I.D. and a check, money order or credit card info for the B.C.I. fee. ÆGIS FIREARMS INSTRUCTION provides everything else you will need.
*If you are not a resident of Utah but are a resident of a state that recognizes Utah's CFP, you will need to provide a valid carry permit from your state, and if you were not born in th U.S. you will need to provide proof of legal U.S. residency.*

For NRA pistol course: A positive attitude and a desire to learn. ÆGIS FIREARMS INSTRUCTION will provide .22 LR firearms and ammunition. You may also bring your own firearm and factory ammunition, though it is not necessary. Remember, however, that there is NO LIVE AMMUNITION ALLOWED IN CLASS so please leave it in your vehicle until the live fire portion of the course at the range.

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I would like to host a private class, what do I do?
The process is really quite easy.

1. Find four or more family members or friends who would like to take the course.
2. Contact us to setup a date and time.

We can do private classes for both NRA courses and Utah CFP course.

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What should I do if I move or lose my Utah CFP card?
If you lose your permit, or change addresses you'll need to contact the BCI.

Email:	DPSFIREARMS@utah.gov
Phone:	801-965-4445
Address:	Bureau of Criminal Identification 3888 West 5400 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84129

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