Guides
Plain-English guides to buying and selling guns legally in Utah: private sales, FFL transfers, shipping, stolen-gun checks and more. General information, not legal advice.
Selling
- How to Sell a Gun Privately in Utah (Legally)How to sell a gun privately in Utah: who you can sell to, when an FFL is required, what to check, and how to meet safely.
- FFL Transfers Explained: How They Work and What They Cost in UtahWhat an FFL transfer is, how it works in Utah step by step, what paperwork and background check to expect, and what dealers usually charge.
- Free Utah Firearm Bill of Sale (Template + What to Include)Free Utah firearm bill of sale template for private gun sales. What to include, how to fill it out, and how to store it safely.
- Selling a Gun: Pawn Shop vs. Private Sale vs. Consignment in UtahShould you sell your gun to a pawn shop, sell it privately, or consign it in Utah? Compare speed, price, effort and safety.
- How to Price a Used Gun for a Private SaleWhat is my gun worth? How to price a used gun for a private sale using real sold prices, condition, extras and local demand.
- How to Sell a Gun Online LegallyHow to sell a gun online legally: listing rules, in-state vs. out-of-state buyers, FFL transfers, shipping, payment, and avoiding dealer status.
Buying
- How to Check if a Gun Is Stolen Before You BuyHow to check if a gun is stolen by serial number in Utah and other states, what a possible match means, and what to do next.
- How to Avoid Gun Classifieds ScamsCommon gun classifieds scams, red flags to watch for, and safe ways to pay and meet when buying or selling a gun online.
- Buying a Used Gun: Private-Sale Inspection ChecklistIs buying a used gun worth it? A simple private-sale inspection checklist: what to check, what to bring, and red flags before you pay.
Laws & Safety
- Can I Sell a Gun to Someone in Another State?Can you sell a gun to someone in another state? Yes, but only through an FFL in the buyer's state. Here's how it works for rifles, pistols and family.
- How to Ship a Gun to an FFL (and When You Can't)How to ship a gun to an FFL as a private seller: USPS rules for rifles and shotguns, why handguns are different, and the easy dealer-to-dealer option.
- Inherited Guns in Utah: What to Do With ThemInherited a gun in Utah? What to do first, who can legally receive it, out-of-state heirs, guns without serial numbers, and how to sell it.