Utah Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Which of the following firearms is illegal to own without federal registration and state approval in Utah?

Shotguns with barrels shorter than 18 inches
Semi-automatic rifles
Bolt-action rifles
Pistols with a barrel length of more than 12 inches

The correct answer is: Shotguns with barrels shorter than 18 inches

Shotguns with barrels shorter than 18 inches are classified as short-barreled shotguns (SBS) under federal law and are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA). To legally possess an SBS, individuals must go through a thorough registration process that includes federal approval as well as compliance with state regulations. Therefore, owning a shotgun with a barrel shorter than 18 inches without proper registration and approval would be illegal in Utah. Semi-automatic rifles, bolt-action rifles, and pistols with a barrel length of more than 12 inches do not fall under the same federal and state restrictions as short-barreled shotguns (SBS), making them legal to own without the need for federal registration and state approval in Utah.