FAQ Articles
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Will a dui prevent me from getting a permit?
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- Published on Sunday, 24 April 2011 18:52
The State of Utah will not issue a Concealed Firearm Permit if you have any alcohol related traffic offense in the last ten years. In Oregon the law is a bit different. You can NOT get a Concealed Carry Permit if you were convicted of a misdemeanor in the last four years. A DUII is a misdemeanor in Oregon if you have not had multiple offenses in a period of years.
What Would Keep Me From Getting Concealed Carry Permit
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- Published on Sunday, 24 April 2011 18:48
The biggest obstacles to getting a permit is a criminal record. The Utah application has a series of questions about your eligibility. If you answer yes to any of these questions, you should contact the State of Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at 801-965-4445 and get clarification.
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What states honor the Utah CFP
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- Published on Sunday, 24 April 2011 18:38
Currently there are 32 states that honor the Utah CFP (Concealed Firearm Permit). The states are:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire*, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington State, West Virginia, Wyoming
Do I have to pass a test for the course
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- Published on Sunday, 24 April 2011 18:02
The courses do not require you to pass a test in order to receive certification. The only reason that you would fail a course is if you repeatedly and consistently failed to observe firearm safety rules. There is a shooting challenge in the First Steps Pistol and Basic Pistol class. If you pass that shooting test, you will earn a Winchester/NRA marksmanship award.
Do I need my own gun
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- Published on Sunday, 24 April 2011 17:59
You do not have to own a pistol to take any of our classes. We have a variety of pistols for you to use in class. You should hold off on purchasing a pistol until you know which firearm will serve your purpose the best.
