Storing a firearm while you're away
Traveling, deploying, moving, or just won't be home for a while? Here are the ways to store a firearm in Utah until you're back.
Your options
- SafeReach Locker. You check in at the kiosk, set a PIN only you know, and lock it away yourself. No staff handle it, and there's no background check to get it back. Rentals usually run 1 week to 3 months. Lockers are in a few locations so far, with more coming. What to expect.
- Gun shop storage (FFL). Good for longer or open-ended storage. Pickup works like a purchase, with an ATF Form 4473 and a background check. Ask about fees and time limits. What to expect.
- A friend or family member. Anyone you trust who can legally have firearms can keep them for you.
- A lock at home. A safe or cable lock adds a barrier if you leave firearms at home. Some places in Utah give them out free.
What about the police?
Utah's Safe Harbor law is meant for times when someone in the home may be a danger to themselves or others, not for routine travel. How Safe Harbor works.
Before you drop it off
- Write down the make, model, and serial number of each firearm, and take photos.
- Call ahead to confirm hours, how long they can hold it, and any fee.
- Ask what happens if you're delayed, so a longer trip doesn't cause a problem.