Now, it’s on to the Utah Goobernor so he can sign it into law.
Utah Senate Passes “Constitutional Carry” Bill
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Feb. 5, 2021) – Today, the Utah Senate passed a “Constitutional Carry” bill that would make it legal to carry a firearm in the state without a license. The enactment of this bill would foster an environment hostile to federal gun control.
On Dec. 22, Rep. Walt Brooks (R-George) filed House Bill 60 (HB60), which would allow anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun could carry it without a state-issued license. Currently, to obtain a concealed carry permit, Utah gun owners must be 21 years old, have no felony or drug/alcohol convictions, and cannot have been declared mentally incompetent by a state or federal court. Utah residents would still be able to obtain a concealed carry permit that could be used to carry concealed in states with CCW reciprocity with Utah.
On Feb. 5, the Senate passed HB 50 by a 22-6 vote with a few minor amendments. The House previously passed HB60 by a 54-19 vote.
Utah currently allows open carry without a permit.
“The perception is that this bill is huge,” Brooks said, “but the reality is it’s very, very focused on, ‘Can I take my legally open carried (gun) and cover it with my jacket?’”………..