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 ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere including BYU. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) 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.