A student takes notes at a concealed weapons permit class at the Weber State University extension in Layton, Utah on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Mike Terry, Deseret News
Mike Terry, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — In less than 10 minutes, gun owners may renew their Utah concealed weapons permits online.
A gun rights advocate calls it a long overdue convenience, while a proponent of gun control says it creates another public safety risk.
The Department of Public Safety says it began the new service this month to speed up the process, make it less labor intensive and save money. Rather than mailing a paper renewal form to the state's Bureau of Criminal Identification, permit holders can enter the information into its website.
"Instead of waiting several weeks, we have now streamlined the process so you can receive your permit sooner while applying online," Department of Public Safety Commissioner Lance Davenport said in a news release.
Gary Sackett, Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah board member, said the new service highlights that Utah continues to make it easier than almost any other state to renew the right to carry a concealed firearm.
"The online renewal of a deadly weapon permit may save a few dollars in administrative costs, but the broader issue of public safety should trump such a minor savings," Sackett said.
In April, the state dropped the permit costs to $46 for residents and $51 for nonresidents. Permits are good for five years. Renewal costs $15.
Applicants must provide government-issued identification with a photo and fingerprints, pass a background check and complete a Bureau of Criminal Identification-certified training course that may include actually firing a gun.
Permit holders also must upload a new photo of themselves upon renewal that the bureau can compare with the one on file. The online option applies only to renewals.
"The state of Utah doesn't even require a lay person who wants to tote a concealed handgun into the grocery store to demonstrate minimal physical capability with such a deadly implement," Sackett said. "And now we will make it even easier to extend the ability of an untrained person to put public safety at risk by spending two minutes online."
Clark Aposhian, chairman of the Utah Shooting Sports Council, said just because the state does not require shooting as part of the concealed carry training doesn't mean people aren't getting it. Many instructors, he said, include live shooting in their classes.
"My phone rings all the time from people who already have a permit but want additional training," said Aposhian, who has been an instructor for 17 years.
17 Sep, 2012
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Source: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865562508/Utahs-new-online-gun-permit-renewal-attacked-defended.html
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