SALT LAKE CITY — Due to continuing drought conditions and ongoing severe wildfire concerns, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — in coordination with the applicable county sheriff’s offices, as required by law — is temporarily restricting recreational target shooting with a firearm on wildlife management areas in 16 counties […]
Everyone knows that one of the best reasons to own a gun is to defend yourself, your property, and those you love. But, there’s a lot of things to consider when you start thinking about home defense. The first and most obvious question is what kind of gun you should […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Anti-gun activists are urging Governor Cox to veto a bill that would promote firearms training for school teachers. They gathered at the Utah State Capitol yesterday. The bill would provide free gun training for any teacher who has a valid license, so the weapon can […]
Once a year, in Las Vegas, the biggest firearms, weapons, knives, and gear manufacturers gather for one of the largest trade shows in the world: Shot Show. It’s here that they unveil everything new they’ve got coming out, as well as display all of their products for retailers, consumers, and […]
The 1911 is perhaps one of the greatest handguns ever designed. Originally created by John Browning, this legendary firearm has seen service in two world wars and several smaller conflicts, and is still in service in the US military over 100 years after it was first adopted. But, that hasn’t […]
The world is a scary place. With crime becoming a major problem throughout the country, a lot of people are concerned for their personal safety. So, more and more people are choosing to concealed carry a firearm for defense of themselves and their loved ones. In the past, it has […]
(Salt Lake County, UT) – Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is renewing his plea to Utah gun owners to properly store their firearms. The plea comes as part of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, which runs between February 1st through the 7th. Last year, Gill and other law […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A travel security agency said there was an increase in the number of guns detected at security checkpoints at Salt Lake City International Airport, even as air travel declined during the coronavirus pandemic. The Deseret News reports that Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lorie Dankers says […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — Salt Lake City Police are asking travelers to check carry-on bags before coming to the airport after several guns were found at the security checkpoint. In April, TSA officers found four guns in travelers’ bags on a single morning. Salt Lake City International Airport […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Twenty-one members and associates of white supremacy organizations in Utah are facing charges after court records say they distributed guns and drugs. The indictments came after an investigation that started in June 2019 that focused on the Soldiers of Aryan Culture, Silent Aryan Warriors and […]
