Issue Position: Self-Defense

Issue Position

We believe all citizens have the individual right to keep and bear arms. We oppose any attempt to prevent law-abiding citizens, including government employees, from having the ability to defend themselves anywhere at any time. An individual's right of armed self-defense should not be restricted in public areas and accommodations (save courthouses and jails). We do not believe that government permission is required to give churches or owners of private residences the right to ban whatever they want to ban from their premises. Use of a firearm to threaten, injure or kill another person should be punished severely. (While we believe Utah's concealed carry permit law is contrary to the constitutions of the United States and Utah, we recommend abiding by all current laws.)

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