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Do I Qualify?

Check whether you likely meet Utah CHL background requirements before applying.

Answer Yes or No to each question. This is a preliminary check only — it does not submit an application.

Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)). State misdemeanors punishable by two years or less are generally excluded.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(n)).
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(2)).
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)). Includes unlawful use even where state law permits medical or recreational marijuana.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4)). Does not apply if the adjudication has been withdrawn or set aside.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(6)).
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)). Must meet the qualifying order criteria in the statute.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)). Includes qualifying offenses even if not labeled domestic violence.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(7)).
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)). Certain nonimmigrant exceptions may apply; see ATF Form 4473 instructions.
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(i). A felony conviction generally disqualifies you unless mitigating circumstances apply.
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(ii).
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(iii).
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(iv).
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(v).
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(vi).
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(vii). Does not apply if the adjudication has been withdrawn or reversed.
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a) and Utah Code § 76-10-503.
Utah application requirement.
Utah Admin. Code R722-300-4(5)(b)(i). BCI may consider mitigating circumstances after 5 years from conviction or release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever is last.
Utah Admin. Code R722-300-4(5)(b)(ii).
Utah Admin. Code R722-300-4(5)(b)(iii). A single weapons infraction under Utah Code § 76-10-500 alone does not disqualify.
Utah Code § 53-5-704(2)(a)(viii). Includes all federal prohibitions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).
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