Utguns

UTGUNS is Utah's peer-to-peer firearm marketplace, founded by the third great-grandson of John Moses Browning—the legendary Utah inventor who patented over 128 firearms and fundamentally changed modern gun design. From the first semi-automatic pistols to the Browning Automatic Rifle still in use today, Browning's 100+ year legacy runs through everything UTGUNS does.

You post your gun, someone interested pays $1 to get your phone number, you meet and trade. That's it. No middleman, no listings buried in algorithms, no corporate gatekeeping.

• •Handguns – All makes, models, calibers
• •Rifles – Semi-auto, bolt-action, specialty
• •Shotguns – Pump, semi-auto, break-action
• •Ammunition – Common and specialty rounds
• •Accessories – Scopes, holsters, magazines, grips
• •Parts – Uppers, lowers, springs, kits
• •Reloading – Presses, dies, components

UTGUNS provides comprehensive guidelines on Utah firearm law and safe transactions:

Legal in Utah: - Private party sales to Utah residents (no background check required) - Constitutional carry (no permit needed) - Open and concealed carry without licensing - No firearm registration required

Know Before You Buy/Sell: - Must be 18+ to buy from private party - Must be 21+ to buy a handgun (federal law) - Out-of-state purchases require FFL transfers - Never buy for someone else (straw purchases are federal crimes)

UTGUNS recommends meeting at: - Police station safe exchange zones (ultimate safety with cameras) - FFL gun stores and dealers - Shooting ranges (can test-fire if agreed) - Banks during business hours

Inspection checklist: - Serial numbers match paperwork - Overall condition (finish, wear, function) - Barrel condition and no obstructions - Action cycles smoothly - All safeties test properly - Included accessories (mags, case, original box)

Questions to ask: - How many rounds through it? - Maintenance history? - Any modifications or aftermarket parts? - Original accessories included? - How long have you owned it?

• •Safe methods: Cash, cashier's check, bank wire, in-person bank verification

• •Never use: PayPal, Venmo, CashApp—they explicitly prohibit firearm transactions and will freeze accounts for 180 days

1. Treat every firearm as if it's loaded 2. Never point the muzzle at anything you don't want to destroy 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot 4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it

Suspicious behavior: - Won't meet in public - Pressures you to buy immediately - Vague answers about the gun - Refuses to verify identity - Asks unusual personal questions

Firearm red flags: - Serial numbers filed off or altered - No documentation or proof of ownership - Recently acquired and being resold immediately - Won't let you inspect properly

"UTGUNS is a modern tribute to Utah's gun culture: its freedom, its people, and its pioneers. We carry forward the Browning tradition of innovation and excellence into the digital age."

• •Honor the Past: Preserve Utah's firearms innovation heritage
• •Engage the Present: Build a trustworthy community for Utah gun owners to connect and trade
• •Shape the Future: Lead in responsible ownership and Second Amendment advocacy

UTGUNS responds to inquiries within 24 hours.

• •Report suspicious activity: [email protected]

• •Emergency firearm crimes: 1-888-ATF-TIPS

• •Legal questions: Review UTGUNS's comprehensive Firearm Safety & Legal Guidelines before trading

All payment processing handled through Stripe (PCI DSS compliant). Your phone number is only revealed to users who pay the $1 unlock fee. UTGUNS doesn't sell personal information. Complete privacy policy available on-site.