Wyoming Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Wyoming is shall-issue, with discretion.

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(g)]

Yes, without a permit. Any person who is at least 18 years old and legally entitled to carry a firearm can open carry.

No. Wyoming law does not restrict handgun ammunition types.

Yes. As of July 1, 2021, permitless concealed carry is legal for any legal resident of the U.S. who is 21 years old or older, and who may lawfully possess a firearm.

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iv)]

Yes. These are legal for purchase and possession. Byrna guns are not classified as firearms under Wyoming law. 

You can concealed carry in the restaurant area of an eatery that serves alcohol without a permit, unless posted. However, concealed carry is not allowed in bars or the bar areas of restaurants.

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t)(vii)]

Not addressed in Wyoming state law.

Yes. Without a permit for anyone at least 21 years old who can legally possess a firearm. 

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104]

Northern Arapaho - With a valid Wyoming permit.
Shoshone and Arapaho Tribes of the Wind River Indian Reservation - With a valid Wyoming permit.

Yes. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if he enters or remains on or in the land or premises of another person, knowing he is not authorized to do so, or after being notified through personal communication or posted signs prohibiting firearms to depart or to not trespass. 

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-303]

No, however the information is available for law enforcement.

There is no duty to inform a law enforcement officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm unless the officer asks.

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(b)]

According to the Game and Fish Code, no person shall carry a firearm with a cartridge therein, or take any wildlife in Wyoming, while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance as defined in Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-1002.

[Wyo. Stat. § 23-3-307]

As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.

Yes, the state has preemption of firearms laws in Wyoming.

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-401(c)]

You must be at least 18 years old to possess or transport a handgun in Wyoming.

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104]

Yes.

No. There is no waiting period to buy a handgun in Wyoming.

No. You are not required to get a special permit before purchasing a handgun in Wyoming.

Moving to Wyoming and interested in applying for a resident permit? How soon can you apply?Wyoming issues permits to residents only. You can apply for your permit with the sheriff of your county once you have been a resident of Wyoming for at least six months or hold a valid statewide concealed firearm permit issued in another state that recognizes Wyoming permits.

Moving from Wyoming and have a Wyoming resident permit? Does that permit transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Wyoming permit remains valid?If a person with a Wyoming concealed firearms permit establishes residency in another state, the permit is valid until it expires provided the individual notifies the DCI within 30 days of his or her move. Once the individual's permit expires it will not be renewed since a permit can only be issued to a Wyoming resident.

Link to application

Link to WY Resident Military Personnel and Spouses Stationed Out Of State info and application

An applicant must:

• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Have been a resident of Wyoming for at least 6 months or hold a valid statewide concealed firearm permit issued in another state that recognizes Wyoming permits;
• Be at least 21 years of age (or at least 18 years of age if the local sheriff makes a personal recommendation on the applicant’s behalf);
• Demonstrate familiarity with a firearm by past experience or through the completion of certain safety or training courses;
• Not be prohibited by state law from possessing a firearm;
• Not suffer from a physical infirmity that would prevent the safe handling of a firearm;
• Not have been committed to a state or federal facility for the abuse of a controlled substance within the previous year;
• Not have ever been convicted of certain state or federal felony crimes relating to controlled substances, and has not been convicted of certain state or federal misdemeanor crimes relating to controlled substances within the previous year;
• Not chronically or habitually use alcoholic liquor or malt beverages to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired, and not have been involuntarily committed within the past 1-year period to any residential facility as a result of the use of alcohol;
• Not currently be adjudicated to be legally incompetent, and not have been committed to a mental institution; 
• Not have been found guilty of, or have pled no contest to, 1 or more misdemeanor crimes of violence within the last 3 years; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Wyoming.

Wyoming doesn't issue permits to non-residents.

Initial Permit $64 (The sheriff’s office may charge a separate fee for processing and fingerprinting.)

Renewal $45

• Any elementary or secondary school facility;
• Any school, college or professional athletic event not related to firearms;
• Any college or university facility without the written consent of the security service of the college or university;
• Any facility used primarily for law enforcement operations or administration without the written consent of the chief administrator;
• Any detention facility, prison or jail;
• Any courtroom, except that nothing shall preclude a judge from carrying a concealed weapon or determining who will carry a concealed weapon in the courtroom;
• Any meeting of a government entity;
• Any meeting of the legislature or a committee thereof;
• Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic liquor and malt beverages for consumption on the premises, if primarily devoted to that purpose;

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t)]

• The Wyoming boy's and girl's schools; 
• The state hospital; and

[Wyo. Stat. § 6-5-209]

• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or regulation.

Yes. No person shall with the intent to prevent or hinder the lawful taking of any wildlife.

[Wyo. Stat. § 23-3-405]

Yes. However, the law does prohibit the use of firearms in taking or finishing off any big or trophy game animals during the archery season.

[WY Game & Fish FAQs]

There is no known statute in Wyoming making it illegal to wear a COVID mask while carrying concealed.