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Concealed carry at Events (in Utah)

August 31, 2009

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In the state of Utah you are allowed to carry a concealed weapon in most places you go. One of the areas that sometimes causes some confusion is venues. I emphasize that this is JUST IN UTAH (and as always, you should verify all local laws for yourself–we are not lawyers). Utah law allows you [...]

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The decision to carry a weapon

August 29, 2009

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When I made the decision to carry a weapon I didn’t realize that it was a decision to change my life. Many different aspects were changed that I never expected. From the clothes I wear, to the hobbies I enjoy, to my interest in politics–I was a changed person. My attitude was different. I was [...]

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Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry

August 26, 2009

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There is a lot of debate about whether concealed or open carry is better. I’ll talk about some of the pros and cons of each but first let me state my opinion on the subject. There is no way to know what type of situation you will be in when you will need your firearm–so [...]

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Notice for Utah and Florida Concealed Firearm Permit Holders

July 1, 2009

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As of July 1st, the state of Nevada no longer recognizes the Utah or Florida CFP. They have reviewed the application/issuance policies and have determined that the standards are lower than Nevada’s, thus causing them to withdraw reciprocity for both Utah and Florida. This is a huge blow for UT CFP holders because of the [...]

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Concealed Carry Reciprocity

January 30, 2009

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I’m sitting here in Colorado on a ski trip with some of my family. I’m a resident of Utah and have a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit. My permit allows me to carry in Colorado, which is nice. Utah has one of the highest number of reciprocity agreements and acknowledgments of any permit in the country, [...]

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Freshly Minted CCW Permit and Looking for a Gun to Carry

November 1, 2008

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So I just got my Utah Concealed Firearms Permit and I’m trying to figure out what gun to buy.  I want to carry the gun concealed, but I’m 6’3″, so I don’t necessarily have to get the smallest gun out there to pull it off. Top two contenders right now are the Springfield XD-9 Sub [...]

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Scary Soccer Mom

September 25, 2008

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Gun Totin Soccer Moms I understand that those soccer moms are very scary but come one people–how can you take away someone’s permit for doing something that is LEGAL? I can’t stand it that when people suffer because other people feel uncomfortable around someone else for something that is completely legal.  What if I felt [...]

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Shall Issue vs. May Issue

September 17, 2008

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A lot of people ask us about the different types of permits. There are two main types–Shall Issue and May Issue. As a pro 2nd ammendment organization we push for Shall Issue in every state. Shall issue basically says that the state will issue you a permit if you meet a set of standards. The [...]

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