<P> Utah allows for open carry of unloaded firearms without a concealed firearm permit . "Unloaded" as it applies here, means that there is no round in the firing position (or chamber), and the firearm is at least two "mechanical actions" from firing . As carrying the firearm with the chamber empty, but with a full magazine, meets this definition (the handler must chamber a round, and then pull the trigger), this is a common work around for Utah residents who do not wish to acquire a permit . Without the permit, the firearm must be clearly visible . </P> <P> Utah requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm . With a permit, a person may carry a firearm with a loaded chamber either openly or concealed . Utah will honor a permit issued by any state or county . Utah does not require concealed carry permit holders to notify police officers of their permit or possession of firearms when stopped by police officers . </P> <P> Utah law allows for a "Non-Resident" Concealed Firearm Permits to be issued . The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is valid in thirty - four states across the US . However there are several states that have passed statutes that do not honor a "Non-Resident" permit . For example, Colorado will honor Utah's permit, but the permittee must be a resident of Utah for his permit to be valid . Utah concealed firearm permits are "shall issue" and will be issued to anyone meeting the requirements . </P> <P> Utah is a "Castle Doctrine" state, in which there is no duty to retreat before use of deadly force, if the person reasonably believes that a perpetrator is going to commit a forcible felony in the habitation *, and that the force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony . Since burglary is itself a forcible felony, it is legal to use deadly force to stop a burglar . </P>

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