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I took Charles's class May 31, mailed my packet to Utah June 4, and had my Utah CFP in hand August 10. Not only do I pick up a few extra states for reciprocity, but the Utah license expiration date overlaps my CHL by two years. That could be handy in the event of any unforeseen renewal delays or confusion.

Somebody else here gave me the notion: my Utah license stays secured in my gun vault. It's at hand if need to travel to one of those other states, but perhaps more significantly, if something should ever happen to my wallet--theft, loss, destruction, whatever--my backup plastic is immediately available at home in the safe. I can contact DPS and get a replacement for my CHL in the works, but I'm immediately legal back on the streets with my Utah CFP.

It's a win-win proposition.