Utah legal term

Short barreled rifle in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Short barreled rifle” 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 “Short barreled rifle” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Short barreled rifle" means a rifle having a barrel or barrels of fewer than 16 inches in length. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-101)

Statutes defining or using this term

Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-101

Charges using this term

Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor
Transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor
Concealing an unlawfully possessed short barreled shotgun or short barreled rifle

Related terms in the same statutes

Felony
Short barreled shotgun
Public
Minor
Dangerous weapon
Handgun
Fully automatic weapon
Department
Device
Adult
Parent
Identification

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.