Frequently Asked Questions
How old must I be to apply?
You must be 21 years old at the time of application.
How long until I receive my Permit?
Statute allows for up to 60 days to issue.
How long is the class?
There is no minimum number of instruction hours.
Do I have to shoot a firearm for this class?
Range Time firing of a weapon is NOT required for this permit. You still must demonstrate safe handling of the types of weapons you will carry.
What if I am not a Utah Resident or don’t have a Utah Driver’s License?
Utah permit is available to residents from ANY state.
With a Utah CCW what states may I carry in?
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada, New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania,South Dakota Utah Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Wyoming Washington,
Will my or can my neighbors, friends, employer find out I have a CCW?
No, Utah’s CCW is NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Must I have a firearm to take this class?
No firearms are needed. FairWarning will provide all firearms needed for instruction.
Must I register my firearm when I receive my permit?
No, Firearms are not registered in Utah.
What is the cost of the permit?
Utah requires $35 the FBI requires $30.25 to process applications. Utah collects both at the time of application ($65.25)
Which permit is Better Utah or Florida?
Definitely Utah's permit is the best. You get 33 states with Utah and 32 states with Florida. Over a 10 year period Utah's permit will cost you $75.25. Florida's permit will cost you $224.00 or 107.00 every 5 years for what Utah charges only $10.00 for.
What forms of payment will Utah accept?
Cash, check, credit card. But FairWarning will only accept Cash, Check or Paypal
*Based on cost, recognition of other states & ease of renewal.
*With a Utah Concealed Carry Permit a Utah Resident may legally carry a concealed weapon in *33 states.
*With FairWarning Concealed Carry Instruction you may qualify for Florida’s Concealed Firearm Permit which will add more "legal to carry in" states.
*Michigan, New Hampshire & Florida, Colorado will honor a permit ONLY if you are a resident of the state the permit is from.
*Alaska and Vermont do not require permits to carry within their states.