Wyoming Gun Laws
Carry Information
Legal & Resources
| Question | Answer |
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| Does Wyoming have an Assault Weapons Ban? | 🚫 No, Wyoming does not restrict assault-style rifles, high capacity magazines, ghost guns, bump stocks, or auto sears. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | 🚫 No. Private transfers and gun show sales don’t require background checks. |
| Are background checks required through FFL dealers? | ✅ Yes. Federal NICS applies as Wyoming does not operate a separate state system. |
| Is Wyoming a Stand Your Ground state? | ✅ Yes. No duty to retreat when lawfully present. |
| What kind of restrictions does Wyoming have? |
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| Does Wyoming have any gun storage laws? | ✅ Yes, Secure storage required to prevent access by minors; lost/stolen reporting is mandatory. |
| Can you buy firearms in bulk in Wyoming? | 🚫 No limits on purchases. |
| Does Wyoming have a red flag law? | 🚫 No, Wyoming explicitly bans ERPO/red-flag laws. |
| Age to purchase firearms? |
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| Do I have to register my guns in Wyoming? | 🚫 No. Firearm registration is not required. |
| Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun? | 🚫 No Purchase permit required, but a state background check is applied via DOJ system. |
| Does Wyoming have a waiting period for firearms? | 🚫 No waiting period, however dealer background checks may take up to 5 days. |
🚫 No, Wyoming does not restrict assault-style rifles, high capacity magazines, ghost guns, bump stocks, or auto sears.
🚫 No. Private transfers and gun show sales don’t require background checks.
✅ Yes. Federal NICS applies as Wyoming does not operate a separate state system.
✅ Yes. No duty to retreat when lawfully present.
- ℹ️ Legal Carry without permit for anyone 18+ (residents & non-residents).
- ℹ️ Permitless concealed carry for anyone 21+ (residents & U.S. residents). Under‑21s need an out‑of‑state permit.
- ℹ️ State law bars municipalities from enforcing stricter gun regulations.
✅ Yes, Secure storage required to prevent access by minors; lost/stolen reporting is mandatory.
🚫 No limits on purchases.
🚫 No, Wyoming explicitly bans ERPO/red-flag laws.
- ℹ️ 18+ for long guns with license.
- ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
🚫 No. Firearm registration is not required.
🚫 No Purchase permit required, but a state background check is applied via DOJ system.
🚫 No waiting period, however dealer background checks may take up to 5 days.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Wyoming allow Open Carry? | ✅ Legal without permit for anyone 18+ (residents & non-residents). |
| Does Wyoming allow Concealed Carry? | ✅ Permitless concealed carry for anyone 21+ (residents & U.S. residents). Under‑21s need an out‑of‑state permit. |
| Non‑Lethal Weapons? | ✅ Pepper spray, stun guns, tasers legal without permit. |
| Places allowed to carry? | ✅ Public places, private property (with permission), and vehicles. |
| Places not allowed to carry? | 🚫 Schools, courthouses, jails, government meetings, and establishments with alcohol. |
| States honored? | ✅ Wyoming recognizes concealed permits from these 35 states. |
| States reciprocate? | ✅ Wyoming recognizes concealed permits from these 35 states
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel. |
| Permit duration & renewal? | ℹ️ 5 Years |
| Can you conceal anything other than a handgun? | 🚫 No. Permits are issued exclusively for handguns. |
| Permit Licensure? | ✅ Optional Concealed Firearm Permit available for residents (no non-resident permits). Permits can expedite travel reciprocity.
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✅ Legal without permit for anyone 18+ (residents & non-residents).
✅ Permitless concealed carry for anyone 21+ (residents & U.S. residents). Under‑21s need an out‑of‑state permit.
✅ Pepper spray, stun guns, tasers legal without permit.
✅ Public places, private property (with permission), and vehicles.
🚫 Schools, courthouses, jails, government meetings, and establishments with alcohol.
✅ Wyoming recognizes concealed permits from these 35 states.
✅ Wyoming recognizes concealed permits from these 35 states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.
ℹ️ 5 Years
🚫 No. Permits are issued exclusively for handguns.
✅ Optional Concealed Firearm Permit available for residents (no non-resident permits). Permits can expedite travel reciprocity.
- issued by county sheriffs renewals via CLEET.
| Resources | Links |
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| CFP Application & Info | |
| CFP Training Requirements | |
| Hunter Education |
Wyoming Leadership
- Born: March 14, 1957 (New York City, NY)
- Term Started: January 7, 2019
- Previous Role: Wyoming State Treasurer (2012–2019)
- Born: July 21, 1952 (Reading, PA)
- Senate Service: Since June 22, 2007
- Previous Role: Senate Majority Whip (Current Role)
- Committees:
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Foreign Relations
- Finance
- Born: September 10, 1954 (Cheyenne, WY)
- Senate Service: Since January 3, 2021
- Previous Role: U.S. Representative (2009–2017), Wyoming State Treasurer (1999–2007)
- Committees:
- Banking Housing and Urban Affairs
- Commerce Science and Transportation
- Environment and Public Works