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Legal Information: Utah

State Gun Laws

Laws current as of September 4, 2025

What is the penalty for violating the state's firearm laws?

Under Utah state law, any violation of a protective order, including a violation of the firearms restriction, is a Class A misdemeanor. In most cases, the penalty for a class A misdemeanor can be:

  • up to 364 days in jail;
  • a fine of up to $2,500; or
  • both.1

1 Utah Code §§ 76-5-108(1); 76-3-301(1)(c); 76-3-204(1)(a); see 76-3-204(1)(b)(i) for the exceptions where a class A misdemeanor may be punished by one year in jail

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