Wyoming gun laws operate on an “Unrestricted” and “Shall Issue” policy, the later being for reciprocity purposes. Residents can carry a firearm either concealed or open with no permit required. Non-residents must have a permit that Wyoming honors to conceal carry in the state. Wyoming will not issue permits to non-residents. Military personnel posted from Wyoming and posted to another state can still obtain a permit.
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Wyoming is an “Unrestricted” & “shall issue” state
Shall issue is used for reciprocity
Residents only
Constitutional carry – no permit required (residents only)
The permit is valid for 5 years
Follow these steps to obtain a permit
New Permits: $64
Renewal: $45 before expiration date
Renewal: $55 after expiration date
Duplicate permit: $5
Acceptable forms of payment
Money order or Cashier’s check – payable to DCI. They do not accept cash, credit cards or personal checks.
NOTE
The sheriff’s office may charge a separate fee for processing and fingerprinting.
State parks
State and national forests
Roadside rest areas
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed below
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 in this section shall preclude a judge from carrying a concealed weapon or determining who will carry a concealed weapon in the courtroom.
Any meeting of a governmental entity
Any meeting of the legislature or a committee thereof
Any school, college or professional athletic event not related to firearms
Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic liquor and malt beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily devoted to that purpose
Any place where persons are assembled for public worship, without the written consent of the chief administrator of that place
Any elementary or secondary school facility
Any college or university facility without the written consent of the security service of the college or university
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
Concealed carry permits/licenses are issued by the Wyoming Attorney General through the local Sheriffs office.
90 Days
The application for a concealed carry permit/license must be processed within 90 days of the application being received.
NO – Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law
There are no legal requirements under Wyoming gun laws to tell law enforcement you have a firearm. The law does state that you must carry the permit, together with valid identification, at all times during which the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed handgun and shall produce both documents upon demand by a law enforcement officer.
YES
Wyoming gun laws give the force of law to “No Weapons” signs. There are legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs.
GunsToCarry recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons” sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.
YES/NO – Without a Permit/License
Any person who can legally possess a firearm is allowed to carry a loaded handgun inside a vehicle as long as it is not concealed on your person and is visible.
Wyoming residents who can legally own a firearm can carry it concealed on their person in a vehicle without any type of permit/license.
Non-residents must have a permit/license to carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle.
YES – Without a Permit/License
Open carry is legal in Wyoming.
YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol
“Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.
YES
You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas.
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Address 208 South College Dr.
City Cheyenne, WY 82007
Phone (307) 777-7181
Email cfp@wyo.gov
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