Effective 5/4/2022 76-10-500. Uniform law. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Directive” means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-6-2301. (b) “Firearm” means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-5a-102. (c) “Local or state governmental entity” means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-6-2301. (2) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
76-10-509. Possession of dangerous weapon by minor. (1) A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a dangerous weapon unless he: (a) has the permission of his parent or guardian to have the weapon; or (b) is accompanied by a parent or guardian while he has the weapon in his possession. (2) Any […]
76-10-509.4. Prohibition of possession of certain weapons by minors. (1) A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a handgun. (2) Except as provided by federal law, a minor under 18 years of age may not possess the following: (a) a short barreled rifle or short barreled shotgun; or (b) a fully automatic […]
76-10-509.5. Penalties for providing certain weapons to a minor. (1) Any person who provides a handgun to a minor when the possession of the handgun by the minor is a violation of Section 76-10-509.4 is guilty of: (a) a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and (b) a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent […]
76-10-509.6. Parent or guardian providing firearm to violent minor. (1) A parent or guardian may not intentionally or knowingly provide a firearm to, or permit the possession of a firearm by, any minor who has been convicted of a violent felony as defined in Section 76-3-203.5 or any minor who has been adjudicated in juvenile […]
Effective 5/13/2014 76-10-509.7. Parent or guardian knowing of minor’s possession of dangerous weapon. Any parent or guardian of a minor who knows that the minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon in violation of Section 76-10-509 or a firearm in violation of Section 76-10-509.4 and fails to make reasonable efforts to remove the dangerous […]
76-10-509.9. Sales of firearms to juveniles. (1) A person may not sell any firearm to a minor under 18 years of age unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian. (2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a third degree felony. Enacted by Chapter 13, 1993 Special Session 2Enacted by […]
76-10-511. Possession of loaded firearm at residence or on real property authorized. Except for persons described in Section 76-10-503 and 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g) and as otherwise prescribed in this part, a person may have a loaded firearm: (1) at the person’s place of residence, including any temporary residence or camp; or (2) on the […]
Effective 5/13/2014 76-10-512. Target concessions, shooting ranges, competitions, and hunting excepted from prohibitions. (1) The provisions of Section 76-10-509 and Subsection 76-10-509.4(1) regarding possession of handguns by minors do not apply to any of the following: (a) patrons firing at lawfully operated target concessions at amusement parks, piers, and similar locations provided that the firearms […]
76-10-520. Number or mark assigned to pistol or revolver by Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety upon request may assign a distinguishing number or mark of identification to any pistol or revolver whenever it is without a manufacturer’s number, or other mark of identification or whenever the manufacturer’s number or other mark […]
