How buying a gun in St. George works
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Utah law allows.
Utah has no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. A dealer sale uses ATF Form 4473, and the check runs through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Utah FFL you choose.
Dealers in these communities all work for St. George-area buyers:
- Washington
- Hurricane
- Ivins
- Santa Clara
- Leeds
- Toquerville
- Pine Valley
- Enterprise
Carrying a gun in Washington County
Utah has allowed permitless concealed carry since 2021 for adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm. The optional concealed firearm permit comes from the Bureau of Criminal Identification, with a provisional permit available from age 18. Many residents keep one for travel. Secure areas and posted places remain off limits.
Hunting near St. George
Utah's general-season buck deer hunts run archery from mid-August, muzzleloader in late September and any legal weapon in mid-October, with permits drawn by unit. Limited-entry hunts take more points. Check the current Utah Division of Wildlife Resources guidebook for your unit and dates.
General-season buck permits for the Pine Valley unit are drawn through the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Mule deer range on the Pine Valley Mountains north of town, and the local indoor ranges are busy with new owners buying their first holster.
Public shooting ranges near St. George
The public ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most ask for a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a small daily fee, and some close for the season, so check the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.