Does Utah honor a Mississippi resident permit?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. The answer is the same as for the non-resident permit on this page.

Can a Utah non-resident permit holder carry in Mississippi?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Mississippi's law, not Utah's.

Where does Utah publish its official reciprocity list?

Utah publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Non-Resident permit · MS → UT

Is a Mississippi Non-Resident Permit Valid in Utah?

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Both doors are open: Utah accepts your Mississippi non-resident permit, and its permitless law covers eligible visitors for adults 21+ regardless of permits.

Why

Utah recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
Utah allows permitless carry for eligible adults 21+, which extends to visitors who may legally possess a handgun.

'In accordance with U.C.A. 53-5a-102.2, Utah will honor a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by any other state or county' (BCI) — no holder-residency restriction.

The permit (Mississippi)

Permit: Mississippi Individual Firearm Permit (License to Carry a Concealed Pistol or Revolver)
Issued by: Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Firearm Permit Division
Issue policy: Shall-issue
Issued to non-residents?: Yes — Residents only by default, but the residency requirement is waived if the applicant holds a valid permit from another state, is active-duty military stationed in Mississippi, or is a retired law enforcement officer establishing residency (Miss. Code 45-9-101(2)(a)). 18-20-year-olds qualify only as members/veterans of the Armed Forces with a Mississippi ID (45-9-101(2)(b)).

The destination (Utah)

Recognition policy: Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry: Yes (21+)
Duty to inform: No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit: No state limit

Carry rules in Utah

Utah's rules control while you're there. These are the ones travelers trip over most.

BCI FAQ: 'there is no legal requirement to identify yourself to a law enforcement officer' as carrying, though BCI recommends immediately identifying yourself as armed for officer safety.
Utah sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Utah allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
A loaded firearm may be carried in a vehicle the person lawfully possesses or with the possessor's consent (under-18s may not carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle; loaded rifles/shotguns prohibited in vehicles) — U.C.A. 76-10-505 as amended by HB 60.

Off-limits places in Utah

Utah bans carry in 6 kinds of places. The first on the list:

Secure areas of airports
Courts and law-enforcement secured areas

See all 6 places you can't carry in Utah →

Mississippi vs Utah: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Mississippi into Utah changes one rule: permitless carry (Yes (18+) → Yes (21+)).

Rule	Mississippi	Utah
Permitless carry	Yes (18+)	Yes (21+)
Duty to inform police	No	No
Magazine limit	None	None
Out-of-state permits honored	All states	All states
Open carry	Yes, no permit	Yes, no permit

Going the other way, a Utah non-resident permit in Mississippi: recognized — and permitless carry applies.

Driving on from Utah

How a Mississippi non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Utah:

Arizona — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Colorado — Not recognized
Idaho — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Nevada — Recognized — carry with your permit
Wyoming — Recognized — and permitless carry applies

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

See the full 50-state map for a Mississippi non-resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Does Utah honor a Mississippi resident permit?: Recognized — and permitless carry applies. The answer is the same as for the non-resident permit on this page.
Can a Utah non-resident permit holder carry in Mississippi?: Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Mississippi's law, not Utah's.
Where does Utah publish its official reciprocity list?: Utah publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Official sources

Utah BCI — States that Honor the Utah Permit(s) (U.C.A. 53-5a-102.2 recognition) — accessed 2026-08-08
Utah BCI — Concealed Firearm Permit FAQ (duty to inform, prohibited places, non-resident eligibility) — accessed 2026-08-08
Utah DPS News — Permit-less Concealed Carry H.B. 60 FAQ — accessed 2026-08-08
Utah Legislature — HB 60 (2021) enrolled text (76-10-505 vehicle carry, 76-10-523) — accessed 2026-08-08
Utah BCI — How Do I Apply for a Concealed Firearm Permit? (via Wayback 2026-06-01) — accessed 2026-09-27
Utah BCI — How Do I Renew My Concealed Firearm Permit? (via Wayback 2026-04-20) — accessed 2026-09-27
Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau — Firearm Permit Laws and Codes (hosts 45-9-101 as amended) — accessed 2026-08-08
Miss. Code 45-9-101 as amended by HB 786 (2016) — official enrolled text, Mississippi Legislature — accessed 2026-08-08
Mississippi DPS — Miss. Code 97-37-1 (concealed carry; holster and 18+ exemptions) — accessed 2026-08-08
Mississippi DPS — Miss. Code 97-37-7 (enhanced carry endorsement; reciprocal agreements) — accessed 2026-08-08
Mississippi DPS — Firearm Permit Applications & Forms (how to apply) — accessed 2026-09-27
Mississippi DPS — Individual Firearm Permit Application Instructions (fees; rev. 3/24/22) — accessed 2026-09-27