Transporting Firearms in Utah
The laws governing the legal use, storage and carrying of firearms are constantly changing. Below are the applicable laws in the State of as of 4/10/2013. The below information is designed to be a guide and not the final word. If you have specific questions, please refer to the State of Utah legislation at le.utah.gov/UtahCode. Another great resource is the Utah Department of Public Safety.
A person may not carry a loaded weapon in a vehicle unless they have a valid permit to carry or:
- They are at least 18 years old and
- Has lawful possession of the vehicle or consent of the person who has lawful possession of the vehicle and
- The weapon is not a rifle, shotgun or muzzle-loading rifle
It is lawful for a person with a concealed firearms permit to carry a firearm into a bus terminal.
It is lawful for a person with a concealed firearm permit to board a bus or a train or enter a terminal with a firearm upon their person or effects. This also applies to law enforcement officers or commercial security personnel with firearms used in their employment.
NOTE: The laws listed above came directly from the Utah Department of Public Safety website.