State Laws · WY
Wyoming Gun Laws
Effective as of July 1, 2021 (HB 116 (expanded constitutional carry)). Laws change — you should check for updates or consult with a licensed firearms trainer in your state before acting on this information.
Concealed & Open Carry
Wyoming adopted constitutional carry for residents in 2011 and expanded it to all U.S. citizens in 2021 under HB 116. Any person aged 21 and older (18 for residents) who can legally possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit. Open carry is legal. Wyoming issues a Concealed Firearm Permit through the Division of Criminal Investigation for reciprocity.
Key statute: Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104 — wearing or carrying concealed weapons; permit. Constitutional carry provisions under § 6-8-104(b).
Who Cannot Carry
Prohibited persons include: convicted felons, persons adjudicated as mentally defective, persons committed involuntarily to a mental institution, persons who are unlawful users of controlled substances, persons convicted of domestic violence, illegal aliens, and persons under 21 (18 for Wyoming residents).
Prohibited Locations
Wyoming prohibits carry in: government meetings (if posted), schools (K-12), athletic events (professional, semi-professional, or collegiate), and bars and establishments primarily selling alcohol for on-premises consumption. The Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act (effective July 1, 2025) allows concealed carry in most state-owned buildings, with exceptions for correctional facilities.
Purchase Requirements
No permit is required to purchase any firearm. All FFL sales require a NICS background check. Private sales do not require a background check. There is no waiting period, no state firearms registry, no assault weapons ban, and no magazine restriction.
Citations
Wyo. Stat. Title 6, Chapter 8 (weapons offenses); HB 116 (2021); Repeal Gun Free Zones Act (2025).
Look up statutes at Wyoming Legislature →Legal disclaimer
This summary is for informational purposes only. Firearms laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes and consult a qualified attorney before making legal decisions.
Sources & official resources
Federal firearms laws
ATF.gov — Laws: Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives →Wyoming statutes
Wyoming Legislature →This link goes to Wyoming's legislative website. To find specific firearms statutes, search for terms like "concealed carry," "firearms," or "weapons permit" in the site's search function.