Def-Con News readers, I’m thinking you’re way overdue for some good old fashioned guns and apple pie kind of positive news. Well, Constitutional Carry appears to be an inevitability in Utah, as reported by Jose Nino on Big League Guns. And isn’t there a saying that goes something like, How goes Utah so goes the country? Okay, maybe not. But anyway one more state joins the club–the Constitutional Carry Club.
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On February 5, 2021, the Utah Senate passed HB 60, Utah’s Constitutional Carry bill. The bill 
is now in the process of being kicked back to the House for a concurrence vote before HB 60 lands on Governor Spencer Cox’s desk.
The NRA-ILA explained what HB 60 does:
House Bill 60, sponsored by Representative Walt Brooks (R-75), allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Utah, without first needing to obtain government permission. This ensures that citizens have their right to self-defense without government red tape or delays. Additionally, this legislation maintains the existing Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) system, so citizens who still wish to obtain a permit may do so.
Putting the rise of Constitutional Carry in perspective, before Arizona passed Constitutional Carry in 2010, there were only two Constitutional Carry states — Vermont and Alaska.
Should Utah pass Constitutional Carry before Montana does, it will become the 17th Constitutional Carry state. Utah is one of America’s most pro-gun states based on its relatively lax gun control laws. It currently enjoys an 8th place ranking for best states for gun owners and 12th place for the best states for concealed carry according to Guns & Ammo magazine’s rankings on these respective issues.
By 2025, the U.S. may have more than 20 states with Carry-Without-Permit Laws. Carry ’em if you got ’em. Decision time to pick a new place to live? Question to ask yourself: Will my job skill-set enable me to move before the times get rough?
On this page I’ve included some beautiful sights from around town–perhaps your state and perhaps your town. If not this year, maybe next year, or maybe sometime soon enough.
What say you Def-Con News readers? Have you thought about relocating to a Constitutional Carry state? Perhaps you already live in one. In that case you’re likely better prepared if the SHTF than the rest of us. This is one hot topic that Patriots and Deplorables may want to keep their eyes on.
