Section 503 – Restrictions on possession, purchase, transfer, and ownership of dangerous weapons by certain persons — Exceptions.
Effective 9/1/2021 76-10-503. Restrictions on possession, purchase, transfer, and ownership of dangerous weapons by certain persons — Exceptions. (1) For purposes of this section: (a) A Category I restricted person is a person who: (i) has been convicted of any violent felony as defined in Section 76-3-203.5; (ii) is on probation or parole for any […]
Section 503.1 – Firearm restriction notification requirement.
Effective 5/5/2021 76-10-503.1. Firearm restriction notification requirement. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Restricted person” means an individual who is restricted from possessing, purchasing, transferring, or owning a firearm under Section 76-10-503. (b) “Possess” or “possession” means actual physical possession, actual or purported ownership, or exercising control of an item. (2) A defendant intending […]
Section 504 – Carrying concealed firearm — Penalties.
Effective 5/5/2021 76-10-504. Carrying concealed firearm — Penalties. (1) Except as provided in Sections 76-10-503 and 76-10-523 and in Subsections (2), (3), and (4), a person who carries a concealed firearm, as defined in Section 76-10-501, including an unloaded firearm on his or her person or one that is readily accessible for immediate use which […]
Section 505 – Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle or on street.
Effective 5/5/2021 76-10-505. Carrying loaded firearm in vehicle or on street. (1) Unless otherwise authorized by law, a person may not carry a loaded firearm: (a) in or on a vehicle, unless: (i) the vehicle is in the person’s lawful possession; or (ii) the person is carrying the loaded firearm in a vehicle with the […]
Section 505.5 – Possession of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or short barreled shotgun on or about school premises — Penalties.
Effective 5/5/2021 76-10-505.5. Possession of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or short barreled shotgun on or about school premises — Penalties. (1) As used in this section, “on or about school premises” means: (a) (i) in a public or private elementary or secondary school; or (ii) on the grounds of any of those schools; (b) (i) […]
Section 506 – Threatening with or using dangerous weapon in fight or quarrel.
Effective 5/14/2019 76-10-506. Threatening with or using dangerous weapon in fight or quarrel. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Dangerous weapon” means an item that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. The following factors shall be used in determining whether an item, […]
Section 507 – Possession of deadly weapon with criminal intent.
Effective 5/12/2015 76-10-507. Possession of deadly weapon with criminal intent. Every person having upon his person any dangerous weapon with intent to use it to commit a criminal offense is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. Amended by Chapter 406, 2015 General Session
Section 508 – Discharge of firearm from a vehicle, near a highway, or in direction of specified items — Penalties.
Effective 5/14/2019 76-10-508. Discharge of firearm from a vehicle, near a highway, or in direction of specified items — Penalties. (1) (a) An individual may not discharge a dangerous weapon or firearm: (i) from an automobile or other vehicle; (ii) from, upon, or across a highway; (iii) at a road sign placed upon a highway […]
Section 508.1 – Felony discharge of a firearm — Penalties.
Effective 5/14/2019 76-10-508.1. Felony discharge of a firearm — Penalties. (1) Except as provided under Subsection (2) or (3), an individual who discharges a firearm is guilty of a third degree felony punishable by imprisonment for a term of not less than three years nor more than five years if: (a) the actor discharges a […]
Section 502 – When weapon deemed loaded.
76-10-502. When weapon deemed loaded. (1) For the purpose of this chapter, any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or other weapon described in this part shall be deemed to be loaded when there is an unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile in the firing position. (2) Pistols and revolvers shall also be deemed to be loaded when […]