Date: April 2014

Written By: Carson Bagley

Gun violence at HOA meetings is rare, but receives much media attention. No one will forget the tragic murders of two women and the wounding of three others in Arizona when a man opened fire during an HOA meeting in 2000. More recently is the shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, where a homeowner shot and killed two board members during an HOA meeting. Disagreements at board meetings are not likely to end so tragically, but gun control laws are on our radar following the senseless massacre in Newtown, Connecticut.

In order to prohibit persons from entering a private residence with a firearm, the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property, must provide notice that carrying firearms on the property is prohibited.  Notice may be given via personal communication to the actor or by posting signs that are likely to be seen by persons entering the private residence.  See, Utah Code § 53-5-710 and Utah Code § 76-10-530.   Read more.