Wyoming Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: October 9, 2026
Constitutional Carry
Yes
Open Carry
Lawful
Permit honored in
36 states
Wyoming honors
35 states
Wyoming Gun Laws
Reciprocity of Wyoming's Basic Resident Permit
Permit honored
Permitless carry
Not honored
Open Carry
Lawful
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Only when asked by the officer
State Parks
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
You may not carry in 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. So in other words... avoid the bar or part of any establishment primary meant for alcohol service/consumption.
consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily devoted to that
purpose. So in other words... avoid the bar or part of any establishment primary meant for alcohol service/consumption.
Firearms at Colleges
If lawfully carrying concealed with a issued permit you may have it on any public elementary, secondary, college, or university facility. Athletic events that sell alcoholic beverages are off limits.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
If lawfully carrying concealed with a issued permit you may have it on any public elementary, secondary, college, or university facility. Athletic events that sell alcoholic beverages are off limits.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
None
Magazine Capacity Limitations
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership
Legal. State law does not require NFA registration. Hunting legal.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns must be in plain sight and not on your person. Wyoming residents may carry concealed on the person.
Firearm Law Uniformity
Uniform throughout State
Permit Training Requirements
None
Non-Resident Permits
Not available
Constitutional Carry
Yes
Duty to Retreat
Case by case basis
Places Off Limits
- Any facility used primarily for law enforcement operations or administration, without the written consent of the chief administrator
- Detention facilities, prisons, and jails. Taking a deadly weapon into a jail, state penal institution, the Wyoming boys' or girls' school, a privately operated correctional facility, or the state hospital is a felony carrying up to ten years and $10,000
- Courtrooms, though a judge may carry and may decide who else carries in the courtroom
- The portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic liquor and malt beverages for on-premises consumption that is primarily devoted to that purpose
- Elementary and secondary school facilities, if you're enrolled as a student at any elementary or secondary school
- Anywhere federal or state law prohibits firearms
- State agency-operated health and human services settings, facilities licensed by Family Services or Corrections, and behavioral health residential facilities
- Any facility where explosive or volatile materials are present in meaningful quantity
- Private property where the owner restricts firearms, and any property posted or where you've been told to leave — criminal trespass, up to six months and $750
- Open carry, display, or wearing of a firearm in a governmental entity's facilities or on its campus, where that entity has prohibited it
- State parks located on Army Corps of Engineers land, per federal law
- Detention facilities, prisons, and jails. Taking a deadly weapon into a jail, state penal institution, the Wyoming boys' or girls' school, a privately operated correctional facility, or the state hospital is a felony carrying up to ten years and $10,000
- Courtrooms, though a judge may carry and may decide who else carries in the courtroom
- The portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic liquor and malt beverages for on-premises consumption that is primarily devoted to that purpose
- Elementary and secondary school facilities, if you're enrolled as a student at any elementary or secondary school
- Anywhere federal or state law prohibits firearms
- State agency-operated health and human services settings, facilities licensed by Family Services or Corrections, and behavioral health residential facilities
- Any facility where explosive or volatile materials are present in meaningful quantity
- Private property where the owner restricts firearms, and any property posted or where you've been told to leave — criminal trespass, up to six months and $750
- Open carry, display, or wearing of a firearm in a governmental entity's facilities or on its campus, where that entity has prohibited it
- State parks located on Army Corps of Engineers land, per federal law
State Contact / Source
Wyoming Attorney General
208 S College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7181
http://ag.wyo.gov
208 S College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7181
http://ag.wyo.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
County Sheriff Office
Length of Permit Validity
5 Years
Permit Application Process
Fill out online application and then appear at your local sheriff office.
Wyoming Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your Wyoming resident permit is honored in 36 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NM
NV
OH
OK
PA
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
WV
Wyoming honors resident permits from 35 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NM
NV
OH
OK
PA
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
WI
WV
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.



