What was not discussed in the article was, despite the individuals right to carry in Utah, what was he doing? Did no one get the armed individuals statement? Was their presence a matter of personal protection, was he going by the area to target shoot or was he hunting? Nothing stated.
First and foremost, its Utah. My first time visiting Utah, I was going into a Smith’s grocery store and I watched a gentleman walking out of the store with a hunting rifle straped across his back and an exposed carry Kimber 1911. I stoped him and asked if that is permitted here. He said “It sure is, we are a Constitutional Carry State.” That was back in late 2017 or so.
So, I realized that Utah is where God lives, as open carry is permitted and I think the State motto is “Be Fruitful and Multiply.” That segues into the second point,… Utah has a religious majority of Christians, namely Latter Day Saints (Thats mormon for those who are not tracking).
Remember the multiply part? Well, that they do. You cannot walk 10 steps without bumping into a child between the ages of 2 to 11 years old. There are children everywhere. Well, have we seen the economy lately? In California it is getting to National Emergency levels. In Northern California, where I live, one cannot touch a 1 bedroom apartment for under $1,200.00 a month. That is in the deplorable getto areas. The average home cost is from $550K to $600k for a basic 3 bed 2 bath.
Due to inflation, many Californians are escaping to Nevada, Utah and Texas, with a smattering of other States. The problem is they are taking their personal and political ideologies with them. Many are school teachers and faculty. So, be prepared for knee jerk reactions and attempted “Red Flag” calls going into law enforcement on people who are hunting or target shooting on public property,… which is leagal in many parts of the State. So, with children everywhere and open carry and permitless carry (Enhanced/extended privledges when you have a Utah CCW) the two are bound to cross. Hence I am fearful for the future of Utah and other “Open Carry” and permitless CCW States due to the California imports.
In conclusion, I feel that calling the authorities is a good thing to do in this case, especally if it occoured two days in a row or twice in a week at a school bus stop. Its better to err on the side of caution, as it does seem “Hinkey”, and questions should be asked. I would have liked to have heard what the armed subject had to say when questioned and have that statement imbedded in the article, as it seemed a bit one sided. The aforementioned is what I have observed and what my Son has told me in regard to the changes in Utah, as he has lived there since about 2017. Be safe, everyone!
Well… Of course you do. 
