Hello Utah - Gun Permit That Is!

Rockrivr1 · Feb 6, 2018

Just picked up the mail and included was a little present from Utah. Yep, a nice shiny new Utah CCW Permit. Not a bad turnaround time. It went into the mail on Dec 20th and arrived today. So 48 days from mailing to them to receiving it from them. Not bad at all. MA could learn a thing or two from them.

robjax · Feb 6, 2018

excellent. That is a nice surprise to find in the mail....

Ranger007 · Feb 6, 2018

Gotta get off my butt and do the same.

E.Stoner · Feb 7, 2018

Must do!

Matt2109 · Feb 7, 2018

Wait till renewal time.... $15.00 and can be done online!

Evadd · Feb 7, 2018

Matt2109 said:
Wait till renewal time.... $15.00 and can be done online!

That's what I was going to say. The most difficult part was getting a photo that meets their requirements (I was home alone when I renewed so had no one to take my photo...lol).

Turn around time for the renewal was really quick, too.

LLF · Feb 13, 2018

Just got my Utah license on Saturday. About 6 weeks from application date.
I find it strange that I have unrestricted licenses from Maine, New Hampshire and Utah, all obtained without a personal interview, yet Boston spent two hours with me and put restrictions on my Mass. license.

JayMcB · Feb 13, 2018

LLF said:
Just got my Utah license on Saturday. About 6 weeks from application date.
I find it strange that I have unrestricted licenses from Maine, New Hampshire and Utah, all obtained without a personal interview, yet Boston spent two hours with me and put restrictions on my Mass. license.

That's because Massachusetts is filled with statist assh0les.

To the OP: Congrats! I have mine too, now I need to get off my ass and get my CT permit in

amm5061 · Feb 13, 2018

JayMcB said:
That's because Massachusetts is filled with statist assh0les.

To the OP: Congrats! I have mine too, now I need to get off my ass and get my CT permit in

CT permit is next on my list. I have a class scheduled for just that purpose weekend after next.

houlie · Feb 13, 2018

Rockrivr1 said:
Just picked up the mail and included was a little present from Utah. Yep, a nice shiny new Utah CCW Permit. Not a bad turnaround time. It went into the mail on Dec 20th and arrived today. So 48 days from mailing to them to receiving it from them. Not bad at all. MA could learn a thing or two from them.

Where did you end up taking the class?

Rockrivr1 · Feb 13, 2018

houlie said:
Where did you end up taking the class?

I took the class at MFS in Holliston. The class was great. They provided all the documents, picture, fingerprints and the envelop to mail it to Utah. I just had to pay for postage once the class was done.

Rockrivr1 · Feb 13, 2018

amm5061 said:
CT permit is next on my list. I have a class scheduled for just that purpose weekend after next.

I want to do this state as well. Is this a MFS class or are you doing it somewhere else?

SteelShooter · Feb 13, 2018

Get Florida too

nwin · Feb 13, 2018

Maybe a stupid question, but what’s the reason for getting all of these if you live in Mass?

SteelShooter · Feb 13, 2018

nwin said:
Maybe a stupid question, but what’s the reason for getting all of these if you live in Mass?

Traveling - I'm doing a cross country tour this summer and need to be covered in every state. Utah non resident permit allows most of the states reciprocity.

Buck F · Feb 13, 2018

amm5061 said:
CT permit is next on my list. I have a class scheduled for just that purpose weekend after next.

Thinking of doing CT myself, is there a special class that's required?

amm5061 · Feb 13, 2018

Rockrivr1 said:
I want to do this state as well. Is this a MFS class or are you doing it somewhere else?

I signed up for the one at MFS. It looks like they still have openings for the class on the afternoon of the 24th.

buckfarack said:
Thinking of doing CT myself, is there a special class that's required?

I do believe you need a safety class and live fire, but I'm not certain what else is required. The MFS class helps you with the application paperwork/fingerprints/photos/notary/etc., which was why I signed up for it, really.

nwin said:
Maybe a stupid question, but what’s the reason for getting all of these if you live in Mass?

So you can carry elsewhere. MA has reciprocity with 0 other states, though luckily some states like Texas are magnanimous and will recognize a MA LTC. UT gets you reciprocity with something like 30-odd other states.

Rockrivr1 · Feb 16, 2018

Just signed up for the CT class at MFS next week. One spot left.

Rob Boudrie · Feb 16, 2018

I do believe you need a safety class and live fire, but I'm not certain what else is required.

UT requires that you take a class from an instructor who has made a pilgrimage to the holy land of LDS to take a one day certification course. It was easier in the old days when one could mail order instructor status for $5.

The instructor needs to stamp your application with his/her official stamp - Instructions for Firearms Instructor’s Official Seal | DPS – Criminal Identification (BCI)

Racenet · Feb 16, 2018

Just get an AZ license. It is a lot easier and doesn't require a special instructor.

RG Sports · Feb 16, 2018

Does that mean anyone can make an instructor stamp ?

amm5061 · Feb 16, 2018

Rockrivr1 said:
Just signed up for the CT class at MFS next week. One spot left.

That filled up fast. I'll see you next Saturday.

Rob Boudrie · Feb 17, 2018

banditone said:
Does that mean anyone can make an instructor stamp ?

Yup - in the same manner anyone can have an invalid notary stamp made.

MGnoob · Feb 17, 2018

As great as it to be to be "legal" once you enter real America.. your at the whim of the local .gov.....
I don't think anyone understands what its like to go from north to south...
Until you've meat a Texas ranger, you don't understand what law enforcement is
supposed to be until you do....

Amputee Marksman · Feb 18, 2018

Rockrivr1 said:
Just picked up the mail and included was a little present from Utah. Yep, a nice shiny new Utah CCW Permit. Not a bad turnaround time. It went into the mail on Dec 20th and arrived today. So 48 days from mailing to them to receiving it from them. Not bad at all. MA could learn a thing or two from them.

Mine went in the mail January 3 and I am still waiting ...

Amputee Marksman · Feb 20, 2018

ddraper said:
Mine went in the mail January 3 and I am still waiting ...

Arrived today.

E.Stoner · Mar 9, 2018

Taking the class tomorrow. Road tripping around the west this summer!
Does anyone know if a non-resident Oregon permit is a thing?

SKumar · Mar 9, 2018

MGnoob said:
As great as it to be to be "legal" once you enter real America.. your at the whim of the local .gov....

I agree with this. I got my MA and UT permit at the same time, but never felt secure with the Utah one. I've only gone to NH and VT, which are both Constitutional anyway. If you somehow happen to find yourself in a situation with LE, I don't think they'll know about the reciprocity and you'll be in a load of trouble in the meantime.

42! · Mar 9, 2018

SKumar said:
I agree with this. I got my MA and UT permit at the same time, but never felt secure with the Utah one. I've only gone to NH and VT, which are both Constitutional anyway. If you somehow happen to find yourself in a situation with LE, I don't think they'll know about the reciprocity and you'll be in a load of trouble in the meantime.

What reciprocity? MA doesn't honor anyone else's LTC. Lots of other places do honor Utah.

SKumar · Mar 10, 2018

42! said:
What reciprocity? MA doesn't honor anyone else's LTC. Lots of other places do honor Utah.

I was referring to the other states that honor reciprocity. My point is that most LE from these states aren't aware of the reciprocity and will likely detain you first.

Hello Utah - Gun Permit That Is!

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