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Taser and Stun Gun Laws in Utah

The rules on tasers and stun guns in Utah: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: Utah has no state law that specifically regulates stun guns or Tasers. The Weapons chapter does not mention stun guns or electronic weapons; Utah Code § 76-11-101(3); Title 76, ch. 11 (reviewed)

Tasers and stun gunsUtah has no state law that specifically regulates stun guns or Tasers. The Weapons chapter does not mention stun guns or electronic weapons; whether an object counts as a "dangerous weapon" depends on how it is used or intended to be used and the other factors the statute lists.
Reviewed Utah Code Title 76, Chapter 11 (Weapons), as in the Title 76 PDF effective 7/1/2026, on 2026-10-31; no provision found naming stun guns, Tasers, or electronic/conducted energy weapons.
Source: Utah Code § 76-11-101(3); Title 76, ch. 11 (reviewed)

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Are Tasers and stun guns legal in Utah?
Utah has no state law that specifically regulates stun guns or Tasers. The Weapons chapter does not mention stun guns or electronic weapons; whether an object counts as a "dangerous weapon" depends on how it is used or intended to be used and the other factors the statute lists.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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