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Utah Open Carry Laws (2026)
Permitted: Open carry is legal in Utah without a permit, but someone without a permit must keep the firearm unloaded, as Utah defines that term, unless they are 21 or older and carrying under permitless authority.
PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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Official source: bci.utah.gov →
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