Who Cannot Have a Gun
Utah Code 76-11-302 — two categories of restricted person, and a felony for a firearm
A category I restricted person includes someone convicted of a violent felony, someone on probation or parole for a felony, someone for 10 years after a juvenile adjudication for what would be a violent felony, and someone on probation for possessing a Schedule I or II substance.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- A category II restricted person includes someone convicted of a felony domestic violence offense or of multiple felonies in separate episodes.
- It includes someone for seven years after completing the sentence for another felony, and an unlawful user of a controlled substance.
- It includes someone subject to a protective order issued after a hearing with notice that restrains them from harassing, stalking or threatening an intimate partner or a child.
| Restricted person with | Category I | Category II |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted person withA firearm | Category ISecond degree felony | Category IIThird degree felony |
| Restricted person withAnother dangerous weapon | Category IThird degree felony | Category IIClass A misdemeanor |
Sources for this section (4)
- Utah Code 76-11-302 — Category I restricted person established
- Utah Code 76-11-303 — Category II restricted person established
- Utah Code 76-11-305 — Category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct
- Utah Code 76-11-306 — Category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.