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Open carrying of firearms in Utah would face a new restriction near large public gatherings under this proposal. If passed, it would make it a crime to openly carry a loaded or unloaded firearm within 500 feet of a gathering of 200 or more people assembled on public property for events such as protests, rallies, marches, parades, vigils, or other activities protected by First Amendment rights, but only after a law enforcement officer has verbally warned the person that open carry is prohibited in that area. After receiving this warning, the person would be required to either conceal the firearm, if they are legally allowed to do so, or move more than 500 feet away from the gathering; openly carrying again after initially complying would also count as a violation. Breaking this law would be a class B misdemeanor, and the bill also updates related sections of Utah's open and concealed carry laws to reflect this new restriction.