Utah criminal charge
Unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old in Utah
Unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202.
What is the penalty for unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Base offense — unloaded firearm — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in (3)(b) or (3)(c).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Base offense — unloaded firearm — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in (3)(b) or (3)(c).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Loaded firearm — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the firearm was loaded at the time of the violation, except as provided in (3)(c).; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Loaded firearm — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the firearm was loaded at the time of the violation, except as provided in (3)(c).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Firearm used in violent felony — A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if the firearm was used in the commission of a violent felony and the actor was a party to the offense.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Firearm used in violent felony — A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if the firearm was used in the commission of a violent felony and the actor was a party to the offense.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense — unloaded firearm | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in (3)(b) or (3)(c). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202(3)(a) |
| Loaded firearm | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the firearm was loaded at the time of the violation, except as provided in (3)(c). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202(3)(b) |
| Firearm used in violent felony | Second Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if the firearm was used in the commission of a violent felony and the actor was a party to the offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202(3)(c) |
Common questions about unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old in Utah
Is unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202.
Base offense — unloaded firearm: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202(3)(a)) · Loaded firearm: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202(3)(b)) · Firearm used in violent felony: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202(3)(c))
What are the penalties for unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old in Utah?
Penalties for unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old?
Unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-202 (Unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.