Does Utah honor a Kansas non-resident permit?

Kansas does not issue non-resident carry permits (kansas residents only - application must be made to the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides (K.S.A. 75-7c05)), so the question does not arise.

Can a Utah resident permit holder carry in Kansas?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Kansas'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.

Resident permit · KS → UT

Is a Kansas Resident Permit Valid in Utah?

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Yes. Utah recognizes the Kansas resident permit — and because Utah has permitless carry for adults 21+, a permit isn't strictly required for eligible carriers anyway.

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 (Kansas)

Permit: Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL)
Issued by: Kansas Attorney General (application submitted through the sheriff of the applicant's county of residence, K.S.A. 75-7c05)
Issue policy: Shall-issue

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 →

Kansas vs Utah: what changes at the state line

The core carry rules we track are the same in Kansas and Utah. Off-limits places still differ, so check the list above.

Rule	Kansas	Utah
Permitless carry	Yes (21+)	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 resident permit in Kansas: recognized — and permitless carry applies.

Driving on from Utah

How a Kansas resident permit fares in the states bordering Utah:

Arizona — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Colorado — Recognized — carry with your permit
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 Kansas resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Does Utah honor a Kansas non-resident permit?: Kansas does not issue non-resident carry permits (kansas residents only - application must be made to the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides (K.S.A. 75-7c05)), so the question does not arise.
Can a Utah resident permit holder carry in Kansas?: Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Kansas'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
Kansas AG - Out-of-State License Recognition — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c03 (recognition of out-of-state licenses; provisional licenses) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 21-6302 (criminal carrying of a weapon; under-21 rule) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c05 (application; residency) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c10 (posted prohibited buildings) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c04 (disqualifications; 8-hour handgun safety and training course) — accessed 2026-09-27
K.S.A. 21-6301 (criminal use of weapons; under-18 handgun possession) — accessed 2026-09-27
K.S.A. 75-7c08 (license renewal) — accessed 2026-09-27