Concealed Firearm Permit.
Concealed: not easily seen or discernible.
(a) "Concealed firearm" means a firearm that is:
(i) covered, hidden, or secreted in a manner that the public would not be aware of its presence; and
(ii) readily accessible for immediate use.
(b) A firearm that is unloaded and securely encased is not a concealed firearm for the purposes of this part.
"Securely encased" means not readily accessible for immediate use, such as held in a gun rack, or in a closed case or container, whether or not locked, or in a trunk or other storage area of a motor vehicle, not including a glove box or console box.
Firearm: For purposes of § 922 and § 924 violations 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3) defines a "firearm" as:
A. any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;
B. the frame or receiver of any such weapon;
C. any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or
D. any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm.
Note: modern gun powder rapidly burns, it does not explode. Firearm is usually used for a small gun.
Permit: A written license or warrant, issued by a person in authority, empowering the grantee to do some act not forbidden by law, but not allowable without such authority.
The use of the word weapon is purposely not used in the name of the permit. It is a concealed firearm permit. However, the Utah law does allow a CFP holder to conceal legally authorized dangerous weapons (knife, SAP, etc.).
The term weapon implies intent. Many common items become weapons when their use is intended to do harm.
(a) "Dangerous weapon" means:
(i) a firearm; or
(ii) an object that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.
(b) The following factors are used in determining whether any object, other than a firearm, is a dangerous weapon:
(i) the location and circumstances in which the object was used or possessed;
(ii) the primary purpose for which the object was made;
(iii) the character of the wound, if any, produced by the object's unlawful use;
(iv) the manner in which the object was unlawfully used;
(v) whether the manner in which the object is used or possessed constitutes a potential imminent threat to public safety; and
(vi) the lawful purposes for which the object may be used.
(c) "Dangerous weapon" does not include an explosive, chemical, or incendiary device as defined by Section 76-10-306.
SBSs and SBRs require permits to own. If you have a permit to possess an SBS or SBR, then Utah law does not prevent you from carrying it concealed or from carrying it openly.
Generally, the longer the barrel and sight radius, the easier it is to accurately aim, fire and control the firearm.