Utah
Utah has relatively weak gun laws and a high rate of gun suicide, particularly among children and teens. Recently, Utah has taken some steps to address gun violence by enacting a law that would prohibit domestic abusers from purchasing or possessing a firearm
388
In an average year, 388 people die by guns in Utah.
8th
Utah has the 8th-highest rate of gun suicides in the US.
To become a safer state, Utah should introduce comprehensive background checks and an Extreme Risk law.
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Utah Laws
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Charleston Loophole
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Background Checks
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Extreme Risk Law
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Ghost Guns
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Broad Preemption Law
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No Guns in K-12 schools
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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School Threat Assessment Teams
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Secure Storage
