BCI
Curriculum
STATE OF UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION
MINIMUM TRAINING CURRICULUM FOR UTAH CONCEALED FIREARM
PERMIT COURSES
INTRODUCTION:
The Bureau of Criminal Identification is responsible for ensuring that all concealed firearm
permit applicants receive proper training according to Utah Code Annotated § 53-5a-303. The Bureau
will issue, certify, and regulate all concealed firearm permit holders and instructors. It is the
responsibility of every concealed firearm permit holder to learn safe handgun practices and have
practical knowledge of the laws that govern firearms and the use of force. Permit holders also need to
understand their personal abilities and limitations.
Concealed firearm instructors must make certain that all applicants who attend their courses
receive proper in-person training within the guidelines prescribed by law. The Bureau has collected the
following information to assist instructors in preparing or adding them to their course outlines. This
curriculum is the minimum training required by the Bureau and must be provided to all applicants who
desire to obtain a Utah concealed firearm permit as required by state statute, U.C.A. § 53-5a-303(10).
The Bureau supports instructors adding any additional firearms training and/or material, including a
live fire exercise. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Bureau of Criminal
Identification at 801-965-4445.
THE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE INCIDENTS BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT TRAINING!
To properly teach the Utah concealed firearm permit course, in person instruction consisting
of a minimum of four hours is recommended. This time frame should consist of course-related
material not to include extra services such as fingerprinting, photos, etc. If a certified instructor
chooses to teach multi state permits, the Utah permit should be completed separately. This policy
ensures the Utah concealed firearm permit course is taught in its entirety without intermixing
different states interpretations of the laws and rules governed within. Please follow these statutory
guidelines as you instruct!
1♦ REVISION DATE: May 2025 ♦
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE GENERAL FAMILIARITY INSTRUCTION
WITH THE TYPES OF FIREARMS TO BE CONCEALED.
GENERAL FAMILIARITY INCLUDES TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING: U.C.A. § 53-
5a-303 (8) (a) i and ii
1. THE SAFE LOADING, UNLOADING, STORAGE, AND CARRYING OF THE
TYPES OF FIREARMS TO BE CONCEALED; AND
2. CURRENT LAWS DEFINING LAWFUL SELF-DEFENSE, USE OF FORCE BY
PRIVATE CITIZENS, INCLUDING USE OF DEADLY FORCE,
TRANSPORTATION, AND CONCEALMENT.
▪ ALL INSTRUCTION FOR A UTAH CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT SHALL BE IN
PERSON AND NOT THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS. U.C.A. § 53-5-704 (8) (c).
▪ THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE PROVIDES THE MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIRED
FOR
CONCEALED FIREARM COURSES. ALL CONCEALED FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS
SHALL PROVIDE EACH OF THE INSTRUCTOR’S STUDENTS
WITH THE REQUIRED COURSE OF INSTRUCTION OUTLINE APPROVED BY THE
BUREAU. U.C.A. § 53-5a-303 (10)
▪ IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.C.A § 53-5a-303 (9) (a) (iii) (A), ALL INSTRUCTORS ARE
REQUIRED TO COMPLETED A FIREARM INSTRUCTION TRAINING COURSE
FROM THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, DIVISION OF PEACE OFFICER SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING;
OR (B) RECEIVED TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO ONE OF THE COURSES
REFERRED TO IN SUBSECTION (9)(a) (iii) AS DETERMINED BY THE BUREAU.
2SECTION 1
BASIC HANDGUN SAFETY TRAINING
I. HANDGUN SAFETY RULES
a. THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF FIREARM RELATED ACCIDENTS:
i. Ignorance
ii. Carelessness
b. ELEMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY:
c. d. i. Positive Attitude
ii. Knowledge
iii. Skill
FOUR BASIC GUN SAFETY RULES:
i. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
ii. Always keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have
made the decision to fire.
iii. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
iv. Before the decision to fire, be sure of your target, your target’s environment and any
other safety hazards.
OTHER SAFETY RULES / RANGE SAFETY RULES:
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. Know your target and what is beyond.
Know how to use the firearm safely.
Be sure the firearm is safe to operate (demonstrate safety check).
Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm.
Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
Store all firearms so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons, i.e. restricted persons, etc.
Never handle a handgun in an emotional state such as anger or depression.
children,
ix. Keep the firearm unloaded until ready for use
e. OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
3f. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. Be a knowledgeable gun handler and user.
Before starting to clean a gun, be certain it is not loaded.
Cleaning a gun also provides an opportunity to check the proper function of the
gun.
Always be sure the gun barrel is free from obstructions.
When handing a pistol to another person, always be sure that the muzzle is pointed
in a safe direction, your finger is off the trigger, the action is open, the magazine
has been removed, and all chambers are empty.
Carry only one type of ammunition to avoid mixing different types.
If in possession of an old or antique firearm, or gun that is a military souvenir, be
sure that it is unloaded.
Never fire at surfaces that can cause a bullet to ricochet, such as water, or hard flat
objects.
If a cartridge fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep the muzzle pointed in a
safe direction; don’t attempt to open the action to remove the cartridge for at least
30 seconds.
If anything unusual is noticed when a shot is fired, such as a difference in recoil or
in noise, immediately do the following:
1. Stop firing immediately;
2. 3. 4. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction;
Keep your finger off the trigger;
Unload the gun and check to be sure the chamber is empty; and
5. Visually inspect the barrel for obstructions.
PERMIT HOLDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN AND
OTHER OCCUPANTS IN THEIR HOME ABOUT FIREARM SAFETY:
i. ii. iii. The permit holder should be a positive role model for their children.
Children should be taught the difference between television, toys and real life.
Children should be taught what to do if they come across a firearm without an
adult present:
1. Stop
2. Don’t Touch
3. Leave the area
4. Tell a responsible adult
II. Semiautomatic)
HANDGUN PARTS AND OPERATION (Revolver and
a. FRAME – THE FRAME OF THE REVOLVER AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC IS THE
BACKBONE TO WHICH ALL OTHER PARTS ARE ATTACHED:
4b. c. i. ii. iii. iv. Grip Panels – Grip portion of the frame
Backstrap – Rear vertical portion of frame
Trigger Guard – Trigger protection to reduce unintentional firing
Front and Rear Sights – Aiming
BARREL – A METAL TUBE THROUGH WHICH A BULLET PASSES ON ITS WAY
TO A TARGET
i. ii. iii. Bore – Inside of the Barrel
Riflings – Combination of lands and groove which adds flight stability, accuracy, and
distance to bullet
Caliber – The distance between the lands
ACTION- GROUP OF MOVING PARTS USED TO LOAD, FIRE AND UNLOAD THE
PISTOL (REVOLVER AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC)
i. Revolver actions
1. 2. 3. 4. Trigger – When the trigger is pulled, it activates the hammer, which in turn
causes the firing pin to strike and fire the cartridge.
Cylinder – Holds cartridges in individual chambers arranged in a circular
pattern. Each time the hammer moves to the rear, the cylinder turns and
brings a new chamber in line with the barrel and the firing pin.
Cylinder Release latch - Releases the cylinder and allows it to swing out so
that cartridges can be loaded and unloaded.
Two types of revolver actions
a. b. Single Action – Trigger performs only one action, releases the
hammer, firing the pistol.
Double Action – Trigger performs two tasks. Cocks and releases the
hammer, firing the pistol.
ii. Semi-Automatic actions
1. 2. 3. 4. Slide – Upon initial loading of all semi-automatics, the first cartridge must
always be manually cycled into the firing chamber by retracting the slide and
then releasing it. As the slide returns to the closed position, it removes a
cartridge from the top of the magazine and inserts it into the chamber.
Magazine – The magazine is a storage device designed to hold cartridges
ready for insertion into the chamber.
Magazine release – A device that releases the magazine so that it can be
removed from the pistol.
Trigger – When the trigger is pulled, it activates the hammer (or the internal
firing mechanism) which when released, causes the firing pin to
55. a. b. c. d. strike and fire the cartridge. The slide moves to the rear ejecting the empty
cartridge case and usually cocking the pistol in the process. The cartridges
in the magazine are forced upward by the magazine spring into path of the
slide. When the slide, (under pressure from a recoil spring or slide spring
to return to a closed position) moves forward, it picks up and pushes the top
cartridge into the chamber.
Three types of semi-auto actions
Single Action – The trigger performs a single task, releasing the external
hammer or the internal firing mechanism so that the firing pin hits the cartridge.
Double/Single Action – The trigger performs two tasks. It cocks the external
hammer or the internal firing mechanism for the first shot, and also releases the
external hammer or the internal firing mechanism. After the first shot is fired,
the movement of the slide on ejection of the spent cartridge will cock the
external hammer or internal firing mechanism. With these mechanisms cocked,
all successive shots will be single action.
Double Action Only – The trigger will cock and release the external hammer or
internal firing mechanism on the first shot and all successive shots.
SHOW HOW TO CHECK BOTH REVOLVER AND SEMIAUTOMATIC
TO
ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE FIRING MECHANISM AND SAFETY.
e. EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE SAFE LOADING, COCKING,
UNCOCKING, AND UNLOADING PROCEDURES FOR BOTH
REVOLVERS AND SEMIAUTOMATIC HANDGUNS.
f. i. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S
OPERATING MANUAL.
KNOW AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CYLINDER ROTATION
DIRECTION OF REVOLVERS.
III. AMMUNITION
a. TYPES OF CARTRIDGES:
i. Centerfire
ii. Rimfire
b. COMPONENTS OF A CARTRIDGE:
i. Case – Metal cylinder (usually made of brass) that is closed on one end and contains
other components such as primer, powder and bullet.
61. 2. ii. Primer – An impact sensitive chemical compound used for ignition.
Rimfire – The primer is contained in the inside rim of the case’s base.
Centerfire – The primer is contained in a small metal cup and is located in the
center of the case’s base.
iii. iv. v. Powder Charge – A fast burning chemical compound used as a propellant and is
contained inside the body of the case.
Bullet – A projectile, usually made of lead and sometimes covered with a layer of
copper or other metal and is located at the mouth of the case.
Wad (shotgun only) – Plastic cup inside a shotgun cartridge used to contain the shot or
projectiles for use in a shotgun.
c. CARTRIDGE FIRING SEQUENCE:
i. Pulling the trigger of the pistol will cause the firing pin to hit and ignite
the primer.
ii. The flame generated by the primer ignites the powder in the cartridge.
iii. The powder burns very rapidly and produces a high volume of gas.
iv. These expanding gases push the bullet out of the cartridge case and propel it out of
the pistol barrel at a high rate of speed, 800 – 4000 FPS.
d. AMMUNITION SAFETY AND GENERAL GUIDELINES:
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Inspect ammunition for safety flaws and imperfections.
Understand range capabilities of ammunition.
Review safety rule #4; be sure of your target, your target’s environment, the background
and beyond.
Discuss dangerous capabilities of handgun ammunition.
Be sure to use the proper caliber ammunition with guns to be fired. Explain the
difference between 9mm parabellum and 9mm Kurz (.380).
Explain the considerations between defensive and practice ammunition.
1. Defensive (Protection) Ammunition
a. b. c. d. Reliability – The ability of a firearm to consistently chamber, fire,
extract, and eject a particular load without malfunctions.
Controllability – The ability to fire multiple rounds and still manage
recoil and maintain accuracy.
Stopping Power – The ability of a cartridge to quickly incapacitate
an assailant or otherwise cause an assailant to stop his attack.
Accuracy – Ability of the gun and ammunition combination to shoot
to the point of aim indicated by the sights.
7e. f. c. Reduced costs
Muzzle Flash – When in excess will impair night vision and
illuminate your position.
Hollow-points - They open and expand in diameter upon impact.
This more efficiently transfers energy and prevents overpenetration
or complete penetration that could endanger the lives of others.
2. Practice Ammunition
a. b. Non-expanding type – Typically full metal jacket, Involves greater
penetration of target
Reduced powder charge – More manageable recoil
vii. CARE AND STORAGE OF AMMUNITION:
1. Always keep ammunition in a factory box or container that can be properly
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. labeled.
Store ammunition in a cool dry place free from extreme temperature
variation.
Store ammunition separately from guns and not accessible from unauthorized
persons, especially children.
Keep ammunition from acids, salts, and other chemicals that can cause
corrosion.
Never submerge in water or expose to any solvents, petroleum products, bore
cleaner, ammonia or other chemicals. These chemicals can penetrate the
cartridge and cause the primer or the powder to deteriorate.
Explain the importance of rotating defensive (protection) ammunition stored
for long periods of time in your handgun.
viii. AMMUNITION MALFUNCTIONS:
1. Misfire – Failure of the cartridge to fire after the primer has been struck by
the firing pin.
2. Hangfire – A perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer
has been struck by the firing pin.
3. Squib load – Development of less than normal pressure or velocity after
ignition of the cartridge. Unusual difference in recoil or noise.
4. Malfunction resolutions:
Misfire and Hangfire – Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction—
a hangfire might exist and the cartridge could still fire. Don’t
attempt to open the action of the pistol to remove the cartridge for at
least 30 seconds.
a. 8b. Squib Load – Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, wait 30
seconds and then unload the gun. Check to make sure the chamber
is empty, and the barrel is free from obstructions.
IV. “DEMONSTRATE”
FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOOTING A HANDGUN
a. BASIC TWO-HANDED SHOOTING POSITIONS: (EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE)
i. Isosceles stance
1. This position is so named because in this position your extended arms when
seen from above resemble an isosceles triangle.
2. 3. 4. 5. Feet are placed shoulder width apart.
Feet and shoulders are square to the target.
Knees are slightly bent with weight slightly forwards on the balls of the feet.
Two-handed grip of the gun with the arms extended forward and the elbows
slightly bent.
6. The head is erect, not hunched and shoulders are at normal height.
7. The firearm is lifted to the level of the eyes for aiming.
8. This is a more instinctive and natural position for most shooters.
ii. Weaver stance
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Was developed by former Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Jack Weaver.
Feet are positioned in a boxer stance with the strong foot rearward.
The weak shoulder is angled toward the target.
The knees are flexed, and the body weight is carried slightly forward, on the
balls of the feet.
The elbows are bent downward to bring the gun closer to the body than the
isosceles.
The head is tipped slightly to view the sights.
An isometric action is employed between the strong and weak arm for stability.
The recoil is absorbed through the bent elbows and isometric pushing and pulling
between strong and support hand.
iii. Modified Isosceles stance
1. This position incorporates the natural, fully extended arm position of the
isosceles position with the stability of the asymmetrical boxer’s stance foot
placement of the Weaver position.
2. Allows better recoil absorption.
3. The head is level and the body leans forward.
9b. BASIC FUNDAMENTALS: (EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE)
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Hand Grip – Operate the weapon repeatedly without changing grip.
Body Position – Least amount of body and weapon movement
Breath Control – Control breathing to minimize body and firearm movement.
Sight Alignment – The relationship of the eye in alignment with the rear and front
sight.
Trigger Squeeze – The ability to apply increasing pressure on the trigger and allow
the hammer to fall without disturbing sight alignment
Follow Through – Stabilizing recoil, maintaining grip and stance, regaining front
sight focus, resetting the trigger and preparing for follow up shot if a threat persists.
V. SAFE HANDLING
a. DISCUSS RULES TO FOLLOW ON THE SHOOTING RANGE:
i. ii. iii. iv. Fully comply with the range officer’s instructions.
Follow the 4 safety rules at all times.
1. 2. 3. 4. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you
have made the decision to fire.
Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
Before the decision to fire, be sure of your target, your target’s environment
and any other safety hazards.
Wear eye and ear protection at all times during practice shooting.
Explain and demonstrate the safe handling and presentation of a firearm to another
person.
v. vi. Explain and demonstrate the three range/combat positions for a firearm:
1. In the holster or carrying case
2. At the ready position
3. On target
Discuss and demonstrate the steps to follow if you have a malfunction.
1. Failure to Fire (Faulty Ammo, Magazine not fully seated, etc.) Type 1
Malfunction.
2. Failure to Eject (Stove Pipe, Partial Ejection) Type 2 Malfunction
3. Feedway Stoppage (Double Feed, Extractor gummed or broken
10vii. viii. ix. x. guide rods, Extractor does not get a good grip on the spent
cartridge, Chamber remains blocked) Type 3 Malfunction
4. Failure to go into battery (Bad Chamber design, Weak guide extremely dirty guide rails or guide rod) Type 4 spring,
Malfunction
EXPLAIN MALFUNCTION RESOLUTIONS EMPLOYING TAP, INVERT,
RACK, AND REASSESS.
EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE SAFE LOADING, COCKING,
UNCOCKING, AND UNLOADING PROCEDURES FOR BOTH
REVOLVERS AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC HANDGUNS. (REVIEW)
DISCUSS AND DEMONSTRATE THE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF
HANDGUNS:
1. 3. The importance of regular cleaning and maintenance
2. Safety considerations when cleaning
Demonstrate how to clean a revolver / semi-automatic
DISCUSS HOLSTERS, SAFE DRAW, PRESENTATION, AND HOLSTERING
OF FIREARMS
1. Purpose of a holster
2. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the several holster types:
a. Safety
b. Accessibility
c. Security
d. Concealment
3. Advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of carry, i.e., on person, in
case, etc.
4. Safety must come before any other consideration.
xi. SAFE CONCEALMENT CONSIDERATIONS:
1. 2. The firearm should be in a holster or gun case.
If the firearm is in view of the public, care should be taken so that it is only
accessible to the permit holder.
3. A handgun should not just be thrown into a glove box, under the car seat or into a
drawer.
4. The permit holder is responsible for their firearm at all times.
xii. SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION:
111. Firearms should be stored unloaded. (Storage is when the firearm is not available
for immediate use.)
Recommend that firearms and ammunition are stored separately.
12SECTION 2
YOU MUST REVIEW ALL FEDERAL AND STATE CODES, RULES, AND
REGULATIONS THAT PERTAIN TO FIREARMS, OR DEFINITIONS
CONTAINEDTHEREIN.
We previously pasted the older Utah code here in its entirety; however, we recommend you obtain the
latest code from le.utah.gov in your presentations instead.
UTAH CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC CODE
CONCEALED FIREARM ACT:
53-5a-301, Definitions
53-5a-302, Board Membership and duties
53-5a-303, Bureau duties, permit to carry concealed firearms, Certification for concealed
firearms instructor, Requirements for issuance, Violation, Denial, Suspension, or revocation,
Appeal Procedure
53-5a-304 Provisional permit to carry concealed firearm
53-5a-305 Temporary permit to carry concealed firearm
53-5a-306 Fingerprints
53-5a-307, 308 Permit Fees
53-5a-309 Firearm safety and suicide
prevention video
53-5a-310 Permit Name Privacy
JUSTIFICATION OF FORCE:
76-2-401, Justification as defense, when allowed
76-2-402, Force in Defense of Persons – Forcible Felonies defined
76-2-403, Force in Arrest
76-2-405, Force in Defense of Habitation
76-2-406, Force in Defense of Property
76-2-407, Force in Defense of Persons on Real Property
13RULES OF ARRESTS, BY WHOM AND HOW MADE:
77-7-1, Arrest defined – Restraint allowed
77-7-3, Arrest by private persons
WEAPONS IN PROHIBITED AREAS / CIRCUMSTANCES:
76-8-311.1, Secured Areas – Firearms Prohibited
76-8-311.3, Items prohibited in correctional and mental health facilities
53-5a-101 through 53-5a-108, General firearm laws
76-11-218, Airports – Firearms Prohibited
76-11-219, Trespass with a firearm in a house of worship or private residence
WEAPONS LAWS:
76-11-201 through 76-11-220
f. ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES:
76-5-102, Assault
76-5-103, Aggravated Assault
76-5-107, Threat of Violence
76-9-102, Disorderly Conduct
g. UNIFORM FIREARM LAWS:
53-5a-102, Uniform firearm laws
53-5a-103, Discharge of firearm on private property—Liability
h. 34-45-103, PROTECTION OF ACTIVITIES IN PRIVATE VEHICLES
PROHIBITION OF RESTRICTIONS ON AND CONFISCATION OF A
FIREARM OR AMMUNITION DURING AN EMERGENCY. 53-2a-214
143. 4. III. BCI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
a. REGULATORY DUTIES
i. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, a bureau within the Utah Department
of Public Safety, has charge to issue, regulate, and enforce the Utah concealed
firearm permit under U.C.A. § 53-5a-303.
ii. Also contained under U.C.A. § 53-5-303, The Utah Bureau of Criminal
Identification has charge to instruct, certify, supervise and enforce all Utah certified
concealed firearm instructors.
b. CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT APPLICATION
i. PROCESSING
1. Must be at least 21 years to apply
2. Must complete a firearms general familiarity course certified by BCI prior to
application. BCI must receive your application within one year from the course
or the training will need to be repeated.
After “general familiarity” instruction, please complete the course survey.
This is available on the BCI website. Please return survey by e-mail to
Apply in person or by mail at the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
at 4315 South 2700 West, Taylorsville UT 84129. Applications will be
accepted from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday at the BCI
office.
ii. PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THE APPLICATION BY
TYPING OR CLEARLY PRINTING IN INK. ATTACH ALL
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. EVERY APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED
AND DATED PRIOR TO BEING SUBMITTED.
A non-refundable fee of $52.00 will be charged for in-state concealed firearm
permit applicants. Out of state applicants will be charged $87.00 The Bureau will
accept cash, check, money order or credit cards (VISA and MASTERCARD).
Credit card payment must include the 3-digit control number from the back of
the card. Make the checks or money orders payable to the Utah Bureau of
Criminal Identification. There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned
checks. DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL.
Once your application is received, a background investigation will be
conducted. When this process is complete, and it is determined that the criteria
established by law have been met, the permit will be mailed to you. Please do
not call to check the status of your permit. Your application will be receipted
once it is received. The bureau has 60 days by statute to process your
application.
15iii. WHAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Photocopy of your driver’s license
One (blue & white) applicant fingerprint card. The card must be filled out
completely, using black ink only. Writing and fingerprints must be legible.
Fingerprints should be taken by a trained fingerprint technician.
Fingerprints that are not legible will be returned to the applicant and will
cause a delay in processing the application.
One passport quality photograph, 2”X 2”. The photo must be taken against a
white background, in normal attire and without hats or sunglasses. Your name
must be included on the back of the photograph.
The application must include the applicant’s physical address. Also include the
mailing address, if it differs from the physical address.
If a non-resident applicant is from a state that either has a formal reciprocity
agreement or recognizes the Utah permit, the applicant must hold and provide
proof of a current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit issued
through their state of residency upon application for the Utah concealed firearm
permit. This change will not affect those applicants who reside in a state that
does not have formal reciprocity or recognition with Utah.
If you are a resident alien or naturalized citizen, you must include your alien
registration number or naturalization number on your application and
fingerprint card.
WARNING: Falsification of any information in the application may result in denial, suspension,
or revocation of a permit and possible criminal prosecution.
16CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION
i. WHAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
1. 2. 3. 4. A non-refundable fee of $20.00 will be charged for in-state
concealed firearm permit renewal applicants. Out-of-state renewal
applicants will be charged $50.00
One passport quality photograph, 2”X 2”. The photo must be
taken against a white background, in normal attire and without
hats or sunglasses. Your name and Utah permit number must be
included on the back of the photograph.
Permit holders can renew in person, by mail and may also renew
online. To renew online, go to
https://secure.utah.gov/concealed-firearms. There is a $0.75
convenience fee to renew over the internet. Permit holders will
need the capability to upload a passport quality photo and a copy
of his/her own states concealed firearm permit or concealed
weapon permit, if applicable.
If a non-resident applicant is from a state that either has a formal
reciprocity agreement or recognizes the Utah permit, the
applicant must hold and provide proof of a current concealed
firearm or concealed weapon permit issued through their state of
residency upon application for the Utah concealed firearm
permit. This change will not affect those applicants who reside in
a state that does not have formal reciprocity or recognition with
Utah, i.e. California, New York, etc.
NOTE: The Utah concealed firearm permit is valid for 5 years from
the date the permit was issued. Permit holders can renew up to 90
days prior to expiration.
Permits expired by more than 30 days will incur a $7.50 late fee. Expired
permits received after one year of expiration must start the full
application process again. WARNING: Falsification of any information
in the application may result in denial, suspension, or revocation of a
permit and possible criminal prosecution.
17FEDERAL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS FROM POSSESSION (18 U.S.C.
CHAPTER 44, 922) (g) 1-9
h. i. i. i. Convicted in any court of a crime
punishable by imprisonment for a term
exceeding one year, (Felony);
ii. Fugitive from Justice;
iii. Unlawful user or addicted to controlled
substance;
iv. Adjudicated as mental defective or committed
to a mental institution;
v. Illegal or unlawfully in the United States as an
alien;
vi. Discharged from the armed forces under
dishonorable conditions;
vii. Having been a citizen of the United States,
renounces his/her citizenship;
viii. Subject to a protective order; or
ix. Convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence.
FALSIFICATION OF THE APPLICATION U.C.A. § 53-5a-303 (14)
An individual who knowingly and willfully provides false information on
a concealed firearm permit or instructor application is guilty of a class B
misdemeanor, and the application may be denied, or the permit may be
suspended or revoked.
ADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES (APPEAL PROCESS) U.C.A. § 53-5a-303
(16) a-e
181. 2. 3. 4. In the event of suspension, revocation, or denial, the application
or permit holder may file a petition for review by the concealed
firearms review board within 60 days.
The denial of the permit shall be in writing and shall include the
general reasons for the action.
Upon appeal to the board, the applicant may have access to the
evidence upon which the denial is based.
On appeal to the board, the agency has the burden of proof by a
preponderance of the evidence.
(i) (ii) Upon ruling by the board on the appeal of a denial,
the bureau shall issue a final order within 30 days
stating the board’s decision
The final order shall be in the form prescribed by
Section 63G-4 203(1)(i).
(iii) The final order is final agency action for purposes of
judicial review under Section 63G-4-203(1)(i).
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IV. OTHER PRACTICAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
SUMMARY OF SECURED / PROHIBITED AREAS:
i. Airports secure areas
ii. Court secure areas
iii. Jail secure areas
iv. Federal Buildings
v. Correctional and mental health facilities
vi. A house of worship (after all posting and notification requirements have been
met)
vii. A private residence if notice is given (verbal/posted sign)
viii. Any area designated secure or otherwise prohibited by state or federal law
PERMIT HOLDERS SHOULD KNOW WHAT TO DO DURING A POLICE
ENCOUNTER:
19i. ii. iii. iv. v. Keep your hands visible at all times.
Comply fully with all instructions given by the officer.
If you are asked if you have a firearm in your presence, it is recommended that
you be completely truthful and cooperative.
If asked, please advise the officer of the location of the firearm.
Do not reach for your firearm/weapons or anything else unless instructed to do
so.
c. RECIPROCITY AND RECOGNITION:
i. Reciprocity: A formalized and usually conditional agreement between states
that allows the acceptance of concealed firearm permits and firearms possession
within these states respectively. States with formal reciprocity are as follows:
ii. Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New
Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South
Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and West Virginia.
Recognition: An informal policy of recognizing another state’s concealed
firearm permit by virtue of its validity in the state of issue. States that recognize
Utah’s concealed firearm permit are as follows:
iii. Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
States that do not recognize Utah permits:
California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island
and South Carolina.
Note: It is the responsibility of the Utah concealed firearm permit holder to
research and abide by each state’s laws.
Note: Utah will recognize valid permits from all states or counties in
accordance with U.C.A. § 76-10-523 (2) (b).
20D. DISCUSS CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL LIABILITY:
I. Criminal
1. 2. 3. II. Civil
The burden of proof is on the state "beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Liability determined for criminal punishment, prison, fines etc.
Usually always investigated by the police.
1. 2. E. Burden of proof is on the party asserting the claim by “preponderance of
the evidence.”
Liability determined to restore monetary or physical loss.
A. Usually always considered following the death of a person in the
form of wrongful death and personal injury law suits.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you use your firearm in self-defense and are later tried
and found not guilty of any criminal charge, you should understand that such a
verdict does not preclude a civil proceeding against you. Regardless of the
outcome of a criminal trial, you may be subject to liability in a civil action.
DESCRIBE THE ESCALATION OF FORCE AND EXPLAIN THE
21F. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CONCEALED FIREARM
PERMIT HOLDER IN ESCALATING AND DE-ESCALATING
CONFRONTATIONS.
I. Confrontation/threatening presence
II. Verbal threats
III. Physical
IV. Less than deadly force
V. Deadly force
CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT HOLDERS’ RESPONSIBILITY
I. Laws consistently change. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each permit
holder to keep up with changes in federal law, state law and applicable
administrative rules.
V. FIREARM SAFETY PROGRAM
A. SUICIDE PREVENTION
I. II. In 2019, 84% of firearm deaths in Utah were suicides
Putting time and distance between a suicidal person and a gun may save a
life
1. 2. Other methods are less likely to kill
Some may delay their attempt
III. Means matter:
1. 2. 3. Suicidal crises are often brief
The deadliness of an attempt depends in part on the method used
90% of those who attempt suicide and survive don’t go on to kill
themselves, even those who make very serious attempts
IV. Protect one another
1. 2. 3. Be alert to signs of suicide in friends and family
If someone is at risk, help keep guns from them until they recover
It’s like holding onto a friend’s keys when they are drunk
22Appendix One
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: The FBI’s acquisition, preservation, and exchange of fingerprints and associated
information is generally authorized under 28 U.S.C. 534. Depending on the nature of your
application, supplemental authorities include Federal statutes, State statutes pursuant to Pub. L. 92-
544, Presidential Executive Orders, and federal regulations. Providing your fingerprints and
associated information is voluntary; however, failure to do so may affect completion or approval of
your application.
Noncriminal Justice Access to CHRI Policy Ref. Guide 14 Revised 02/27/2020 Principal
Purpose: Certain determinations, such as employment, licensing, and security clearances, may
be predicated on fingerprint-based background checks. Your fingerprints and associated
information/biometrics may be provided to the employing, investigating, or otherwise
responsible agency, and/or the FBI for the purpose of comparing your fingerprints to other
fingerprints in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system or its successor systems
(including civil, criminal, and latent fingerprint repositories) or other available records of the
employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency. The FBI may retain your fingerprints
and associated information/biometrics in NGI after the completion of this application and, while
retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted to
or retained by NGI.
Routine Uses: During the processing of this application and for as long thereafter as your
fingerprints and associated information/biometrics are retained in NGI, your information may be
disclosed pursuant to your consent, and may be disclosed without your consent as permitted by
the Privacy Act of 1974 and all applicable Routine Uses as may be published at any time in the
Federal Register, including the Routine Uses for the NGI system and the FBI’s Blanket Routine
Uses. Routine Uses include, but are not limited to, disclosures to: employing, governmental or
authorized non-governmental agencies responsible for employment, contracting, licensing,
security clearances, and other suitability determinations; local, state, tribal or federal law
enforcement agencies; criminal justice agencies; and agencies responsible for national security
or public safety.
23Challenge of an Identity History Summary
The FBI is responsible for the storage of fingerprints and related Identity History Summary
information for the nation and does not have the authority to modify any Identity History Summary
information unless specifically notified to do so by the agency that owns the information. If you
believe your Identity History Summary contains inaccurate or incomplete information, you have two
options for requesting a change or correction:
Option 1: Contact the agency or agencies that submitted the information to the FBI.
Missing or Incorrect State (Non-Federal) Information
Most states require that changes to Identity History Summary information be processed through
their respective state centralized agency (State Identification Bureau) before any changes can be
made to your information. You may contact the respective State Identification Bureau for assistance,
and, if applicable, request that they provide the FBI with updates to your Identity History Summary.
Contact information for each state is provided on the State Identification Bureau listing.
Several states maintain their own record system. Record updates are made at the state level only, so
the FBI cannot change its records. Instead, the FBI accesses the state’s system for authorized
purposes to review the record. Contact information for states maintaining records at the state level is
provided on the State-Maintained Records listing.
Missing or Incorrect Federal Information
For federal Identity History Summary updates, the FBI must receive a request directly from the
original arresting agency, from a court with control over the arrest data, or from another agency with
control over the arrest data.
Option 2: Send a written challenge request to the FBI.
Your written request should clearly identify the information that you feel is inaccurate or incomplete
and should include copies of any available proof or supporting documentation to support your claim.
For example, if your disposition information is incorrect or missing, you may submit documentation
obtained from the court having control over the arrest or the office prosecuting the offense. The FBI
will contact appropriate agencies in an attempt to verify or correct challenged entries for you. Upon
receipt of an official communication from the agency with control over the data, the FBI will make
appropriate changes and notify you of the outcome.
You may submit an Identity History Summary challenge to the FBI by writing to the following
address:
FBI CJIS Division Attention: Criminal History Analysis Team1
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306
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