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After
completing your training for the Utah CCW permit from a
Utah certified instructor, you need to submit an
application to the state of Utah. The following
information is from the Utah Bureau of Criminal
Administration that administers the state concealed
firearms permit program.
Where
to Apply:
Apply
by mail to:
Bureau of Criminal Identification
3888 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84118
801-965-4445
Applications
will be accepted in person from 8:00 am until 5:00
p.m. at the above location.
What
Will it Cost to Apply?
A
non-refundable fee of $65.25 must be included with your
application. This fee consists of $35.00 for application
and permit processing and $30.25 charged by the F.B.I.
to process your fingerprint cards. Please make checks
and money orders payable to the "Utah Bureau of
Criminal Identification".
Renewals
are $10 every 5 years.
Who
is Eligible?
*Minimum
requirements for application for a concealed firearms
permit in Utah are:
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•Applicant
must be at least 21 years of age
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•Proof
of good character...whereas the applicant;
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°has
not been convicted of a felony;
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°has
not been convicted of any crime of violence;
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°has
not been convicted of any offense involving
the use of alcohol;
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°has
not been convicted of any offenses involving
the unlawful use of narcotics or other
controlled substances;
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°has
not been convicted of any offenses involving
moral turpitude;
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°has
not been convicted of any offense involving
domestic violence;
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°has
not been adjudicated by a court of a state or
of the United States as mentally incompetent,
unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or
reversed
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*A
criminal background check is conducted for all
applicants
What
Must Accompany the Application?
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A
Photocopy of your Driver License |
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2.
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Photograph.
One recent color photograph of passport
quality. *Photos
may be taken at BCI.
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3.
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Fingerprint
Card. One
fingerprint card. Must be filled out
completely. Writing and prints must be
legible. Fingerprint should be taken by a
trained fingerprint technician. Fingerprint
cards that are not legible will be returned to
the applicant and will cause a delay in
processing the application.
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*Fingerprint
services are available from BCI or may be
offered through your local law enforcement
agency. There are private businesses that also
offer this service. Check in your local phone
directory. Photos
and fingerprints may be obtained at BCI
(3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT. The cost is
$13.00 for 1 photo and $13.00 for up to 3
fingerprint cards.
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4.
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Weapon
Familiarity Certification. Applicants must
complete a firearms familiarity course
certified by BCI. The course must be completed
before you apply for a permit. That is what
we, American CCW, do for you. Please have
your instructor complete the certification
information on the application.
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5.
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Check for $65.25
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Information
as of May 18, 2006.
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