Utah Stun Gun Laws 2026 | College Student & Campus Guide

Campus Policies at Major Utah Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
University of Utah	Salt Lake City	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	U of U prohibits dangerous weapons on campus including stun guns under its weapons policy. View policy →
Brigham Young University	Provo	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	BYU has an especially strict weapons policy as a private religious institution. All weapons including stun guns are prohibited on campus. View policy →
Utah State University	Logan	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	USU prohibits weapons on campus under its weapons policy. View policy →
Weber State University	Ogden	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Weber State prohibits dangerous weapons on campus. View policy →
Southern Utah University	Cedar City	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	SUU prohibits weapons on campus under university policy. View policy →

Utah has permissive stun gun laws — legal for adults 18+ without a permit. Every major Utah university bans them on campus, including BYU which has particularly strict policies as a private religious institution.

What Utah Law Actually Says

Utah Code § 76-10-501 permits adults 18+ to possess stun guns without a permit. No size or voltage restrictions. Prohibited on school grounds and government buildings.

Campus Reality

U of U, BYU, Utah State, Weber State, and SUU all ban stun guns on campus. BYU's prohibition is particularly strict — as a private institution it enforces a broad weapons ban independent of state law.

What to Carry Instead

For Utah students, a personal alarm and pepper spray are the right combination. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm is unrestricted everywhere including BYU. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel is legal in Utah with no restrictions.

BYU students: BYU's weapons policy is stricter than state law. A personal alarm and pepper spray are your campus-safe options.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in Utah?

Yes, for adults 18+ without a permit. Utah Code § 76-10-501 permits stun gun possession.

Can you bring a stun gun to a Utah college campus?

No. U of U, BYU, Utah State, Weber State, and SUU all ban stun guns on campus.

Does BYU ban stun guns?

Yes. BYU has an especially strict weapons policy as a private religious institution. All weapons including stun guns are prohibited. BYU's policy is independent of state law.

What self-defense tool is legal on every Utah campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted on every Utah campus. Pepper spray is also legal for Utah adults 18+ and permitted on most Utah campuses.

What should parents send with Utah college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm are the three essentials. All are legal under Utah law and permitted on Utah campuses.