Transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
Utah Code § 76-11-212
in effect76-11-212. Transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor is guilty of transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor if:
(a) the actor transfers:
(i) a handgun to a minor; or
(ii) a short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor; and
(b) the transferring of the firearm described in Subsection (2)(a):
(i) would result in the minor committing a violation of Section 76-11-211, Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor; or
(ii) is in violation of any other applicable state or federal law.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is:
(a) if the violation is the result of transferring a handgun:
(i) a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and
(ii) a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent offense; or
(b) a third degree felony if the violation is the result of transferring a short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter11/76-11-S212.html?v=C76-11-S212_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026