Utah legal term
Securely encased firearm in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Securely encased firearm” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Securely encased firearm” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Securely encased firearm" means a firearm that is not readily accessible for immediate use. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-201)
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