Gun shop Salt Lake City, Utah
Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Salt Lake County. Salt Lake City is the state capital, set between the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake. Orders ship to FFL dealers across the Salt Lake Valley.
CountySalt Lake
LicensesUtah Bureau of Criminal Identification
Hunting zone—
Public rangeIn the county
How buying a gun in Salt Lake City works
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Utah law allows.
Utah has no purchase permit, registration or waiting period. A dealer sale uses ATF Form 4473, and the background check runs through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. When you buy online, the firearm ships to the Utah FFL you choose, who runs the check and completes the transfer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Salt Lake City-area buyers:
- West Valley City
- South Salt Lake
- Murray
- Sandy
- West Jordan
- Holladay
- Millcreek
- North Salt Lake
Carrying a gun in Salt Lake County
Utah has allowed permitless concealed carry since 2021 for adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm. The optional Utah concealed firearm permit is issued by the Bureau of Criminal Identification within the Department of Public Safety, and a provisional permit is available from age 18. Many residents keep a permit for carry in other states and on some school grounds. Secure areas and posted locations remain off limits.
Hunting near Salt Lake City
Utah's 2026 general-season buck deer hunts are archery starting August 15, muzzleloader from September 23 to October 1, and any legal weapon from October 17 to 25. A few units also have an early any legal weapon hunt in early October. General-season permits are drawn by unit, and limited-entry hunts take more points. Rifles, muzzleloaders and archery gear are legal on the right hunt. Report your harvest within 30 days of the season.
The Great Salt Lake marshes are known for waterfowl and the Wasatch Mountains hold mule deer. The DWR's Lee Kay Public Shooting Center sits on the west side of the valley.
Waterfowl hunters work the marshes along the Great Salt Lake, and the Wasatch canyons pull in deer and elk hunters every fall.
Public shooting ranges near Salt Lake City
The ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most want a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a daily fee, and some close seasonally, so read the agency page before you drive out.
- Lee Kay Public Shooting RangeSalt Lake County, UT · Handgun, rifle, rimfire, trap, skeet, 5-stand, archery
About 5 miles · 801-972-1326 - Lee Kay Public Shooting CenterSalt Lake County, UT · Rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery
About 10 miles - Cache Valley Public Shooting RangeCache County, UT · Rifle, pistol, shotgun
About 70 miles
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Deer rifles for Salt Lake City
Hunting guide →Ships to FFL
Buying a gun in Salt Lake City: common questions
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in West Valley City, South Salt Lake, Murray, Salt Lake City or anywhere in Salt Lake County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Do I need a permit to carry concealed in Utah?
No, not for eligible adults 21 and older. The optional permit comes from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification.
When is Utah's 2026 rifle deer hunt?
The general-season any legal weapon buck hunt runs October 17 to 25, 2026.
Is there a public shooting range near Salt Lake City?
Yes. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources runs the Lee Kay Public Shooting Center on the west side of Salt Lake City.
What should I watch for shooting near the water around Salt Lake City?
Salt air and humidity go straight after bare steel, which is most of what a race gun is built from. Wipe down the slide, guide rod, connector and magwell after a wet match and keep a light film of oil on them; nitride and stainless barrels cope better than blued parts.
What does an FFL transfer cost in Salt Lake City?
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
Nearby cities
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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification or a local attorney about your own situation.