Second Amendment

The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental constitutional freedom and an important part of Utah’s heritage. The Utah House of Representatives is committed to protecting Utahns’ Second Amendment right and promoting responsible firearm ownership. 

The Legislature has consistently defended Utahns’ right to self-defense and worked to ensure that responsible gun owners can confidently exercise their constitutional rights. We have also supported efforts to promote firearm safety education, encourage responsible storage practices, and provide law enforcement with the tools they need to protect the public and respond to credible threats.

We will continue safeguarding the constitutional rights of Utahns and preserve the freedoms that have long been a cornerstone of our state.

Recent Legislation

HB 84

2026

Dangerous Weapon Amendments

Allowed individuals 21 years or older to conceal carry on a higher education campus without a concealed carry permit

HB 214

2026

Firearms Liability Amendments

Protected firearms manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits targeting them based on harms caused by third parties who use those firearms

HB 133

2025

Firearms Code Clarification

Reorganized and clarified Utah firearms law so gun owners can more easily understand and exercise their rights under the law and Second Amendment

HB 104

2025

Firearm Safety in Schools Amendments

Directed schools to provide developmentally appropriate firearm safety education sessions to students, while giving parents the option to opt out their student

HB 226

2023

Sale of a Firearm Amendments

Created a process for parties in a private firearm sale to verify whether the other party has a valid concealed carry permit and check if the firearm was reported as stolen

HB 225

2023

Firearm Possession Amendments

Required law enforcement to ensure that a person is not restricted from possessing a firearm before returning a firearm collected as evidence

HB 60

2021

Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments

Made Utah a “constitutional carry” state, allowing anyone at least 21 years old to open and conceal carry a firearm without a permit