Brief Overview Of Utah State Laws Concerning Air Guns
Utah currently has no air gun laws or restrictions.
How old do you need to be to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun in Utah?
In Utah you must be 18 Years Old to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun.
Utah Air Gun Hunting Regulations
Utah allows air gun hunting for certain species. These species include:
• Coyote
• Rabbit
Air Gun Laws In Local Jurisdictions
In addition to state laws, local jurisdictions may also have their own laws regulating air guns. Below are the laws for local jurisdictions in the state of Utah.
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
No Air-gun or non-powder gun ordinances listed.
DAVIS COUNTY, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
No Air-gun or non-powder gun ordinances listed.
IRON COUNTY, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 9.08 WEAPONS – Iron County, Utah – Code of Ordinances
9.08.015 – Discharge of firearms or weapons within Three Peaks Recreation Area.
It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm or weapon within or into the boundaries of the Iron County Three Peaks Recreation Area, except in those portions of the area specifically designated for the use of firearms or other weapons. Propelling an arrow by a bow shall be considered a discharge of a weapon for purposes of this section. Any device or instrument loaded with powder or other explosive, or a gun or pistol actuated by compressed air, shall be considered a firearm.
(Ord. 216 § 1, 2006)
MOAB, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 9.28 WEAPONS – City of Moab, Utah – Code of Ordinances
9.28.010 – Discharge of firearms.
No person shall discharge any gun, air gun, pistol or pellet gun within the city, except by accident, in self-defense, in the case of any civil officer in the discharge of his duty, in the case of target shooting after the erection of a proper breastwork or battery for the protection of the citizens or at a regularly licensed shooting gallery.
(Ord. 17-13)
PANGUITCH, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9.36 WEAPONS Panguitch, UtahCode of Ordinances
9.36.010 Certain acts prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for any person to fire, discharge or set off any gun, pistol, firearm of any description, or any instrument loaded with powder, other explosive, or any paintball, paint capsule, or other projectile containing paint, ink or any dye, within this city, except by written permission from the police department.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any flipper or sling or air gun within the limits of this city.
C. Violation of this part is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $299.00 or imprisonment in the county jail for six months, or both.
(Ord. 1997-3 § 1; prior code §§ 10-501, 10-502, 10-503)
SALINA, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
No Air-gun or non-powder gun ordinances listed.
County of SALT LAKE, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
No Air-gun or non-powder gun ordinances listed.
UINTAH, UTAH – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
No Air-gun or non-powder gun ordinances listed.
Disclaimer
These rules and regulations were compiled to the best of my ability. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. Always check with your local jurisdiction for the final ruling.