- It's unlawful for dishonorably discharged persons from the military to possess ammunition.ammunition image by Chris from Fotolia.com
Utah has a few specific laws at the state level specific to ammunition, but most laws are recognized on the federal level. In the state of Utah, you can legally purchase and carry as much ammunition as you'd like without a permit, however, what you do with the ammunition has restrictions. - It is illegal to shoot ammunition in Utah, except on established military reservations, firing ranges, and hunting grounds. If you're a young person, the sale of ammunition along with guns is regulated. Long gun ammunition can't by sold to individuals under the age of 18. If you're under the age of 21, you can't legally buy handgun ammunition. Anyone over the age of 21 can buy, possess and transfer ammunition as freely as she would like. Bullets, which have the power to pierce armor, are strictly regulated in any case.
Utah does not require a firearm identification card (similar to a permit) to purchase ammunition like other states. The state also doesn't impose criteria as to the types of ammo or magazines that can be legally purchased, including large-capacity magazines, which typically hold around 10 rounds of ammunition each. It is, however, illegal to sell or transfer long gun ammo to individuals under 18 and handgun ammo to people under 21. - Convicted felons, drug abusers and individuals under a restraining order for domestic violence are prohibited from possessing ammunition. It's illegal for an individual to transport, receive or possess ammunition if she is under a restraining order for domestic violence. The individual is barred from any relations with ammunition if the judge deems him a threat to a partner or child. It's also illegal on the federal level for a person convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence crime to buy or possess ammo.
If an individual is convicted of a felony or is under indictment for a crime in which she spends more than a year in prison, it is unlawful for her to possess, buy or be given ammunition under federal law. - A person working in a correctional facility, mental health facility or in law enforcement has the power to appoint secure areas and may prohibit ammunition and firearms. One or more notices must be visible in the area stating that ammunition is not allowed. An individual disregarding this law is guilty of a third degree felony. A correctional or mental health facility may rule that no firearm or ammunition can be carried into the area, purchased, exchanged, handed to or possessed by an offender. An individual who brings ammunition into a correctional or mental facility with the intent to sell is guilty of a second degree felony. An individual who succeeds in selling or giving anyone at a correctional or mental facility is also guilty of a second degree felony. Likewise, if a detainee or offender in a correctional facility possesses ammunition, he is guilty of a second degree felony.
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