How To Get Your Wyoming Concealed Carry Permit

Whether you're new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing Wyoming's concealed carry laws. Applying for a CFP varies by state.

Read about the process for getting a Wyoming Concealed Firearms Permit below.

Steps To Get A Wyoming Concealed Carry Permit

COMPLETE a firearms training course

DOWNLOAD the application. Fill out the form and print four copies.

GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Obtain a money order or cashier’s check for the application fee, made out to DCI or Wyoming attorney general’s office. They do not accept cash, credit cards or personal checks. Ask your local sheriff’s office about its fees, which will be separate from the DCI fees. You will also need the following:

Completed application
Proof of training or evidence of qualification
Photo ID

VISIT your local sheriff's office and submit your documents. You will be fingerprinted.

SUBMIT the remaining copy of your application to a Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services office to have your picture taken for the permit. This must be done within five days of your application.

You will be contacted by the sheriff’s office within 90 days of when they receive your permit.

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What Are the Firearms Training Requirements in Wyoming?

An applicant for a concealed weapons permit in Wyoming is required to demonstrate familiarity with a firearm. Any of the following activities constitute sufficient familiarity under Wyoming law:

Completion of any certified firearm safety or training course utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Wyoming law enforcement academy
Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies or any division of law enforcement or security enforcement
Experience with a firearm through participation in an organized shooting competition or military service
Certified as proficient in firearms safety by any Wyoming law enforcement agency under procedures established by that agency
Honorable retirement as a federal or state peace officer who has a minimum of 10 years of service

What Are the Wyoming License to Carry a Handgun Requirements?

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.

What are the Fees and Terms?

90 Day Processing

Valid for Five Years from Date of Issue

$64 Initial Permit - Sheriff's Office may Charge Separate Fees

$45 Permit Renewal

Where Can I Find Application Forms?

RESIDENT MILITARY PERSONNEL FORMS

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What Concealed Carry Permit Options Exist Based on Residency?

Residency Changes:

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.

How Do I Renew My Concealed Carry Permit in Wyoming?

You may apply for a renewal no earlier than 6 months before your expiration date. Renewals are considered late after the permit expiration date and an additional $10 late fee is applied. You can only apply for a later renewal up to 6 months after the expiration date. After that a new application and fees are required.

DOWNLOAD the application. Fill out the form and print four copies.

GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Completed application
Photo ID

VISIT your local sheriff's office and submit your documents.

You will be contacted by the sheriff’s office within 90 days of when they receive your permit.

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Do Your Homework!

Make sure you understand Wyoming Gun Laws and Wyoming concealed carry reciprocity with other states.

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