Wyoming Gun Laws - 2026 Complete Guide
Last verified: 2026-01-01 | Not legal advice - verify with your state AG
Quick Reference: Wyoming Gun Laws
| Open Carry | Legal |
| Concealed Carry | Permitless / Constitutional Carry |
| Permit Required | No - permitless carry |
| Permit Cost | N/A (No permit required) |
| Permit Validity | N/A |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Background Check | Required |
| Castle Doctrine | ✓ Yes |
| Stand Your Ground | ✓ Yes |
| Red Flag Law | ✓ No |
| Magazine Limit | None |
| Suppressors | Legal (NFA rules apply) |
| NFA Items | All legal (federal rules apply) |
Open Carry Laws in Wyoming
Open carry is legal in Wyoming for anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. No permit is required to openly carry a holstered handgun or a long gun in public, subject to restricted location laws.
Concealed Carry Laws in Wyoming
Wyoming is a constitutional carry state. Anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit. Wyoming has had constitutional carry since July 2011, one of the earlier adopters. Optional concealed carry permit available for reciprocity travel.
Where You Cannot Carry in Wyoming
The following locations generally prohibit firearms carry in Wyoming. This list is not exhaustive - always verify current law before carrying in any location.
- Schools
- Government Buildings
- Courts
- Jails
- Law Enforcement Facilities
Federal law also prohibits carry in federal buildings, national parks ranger stations, and other federal facilities regardless of state law.
Optional Wyoming CCW Permit
Wyoming has had constitutional carry since July 2011, one of the earlier adopters. Optional concealed carry permit available for reciprocity travel.
Even though Wyoming does not require a permit to carry, obtaining an optional permit allows you to carry in other states that have reciprocity agreements with Wyoming but require a permit from your home state.
CCW Reciprocity for Wyoming
States that honor your Wyoming permit (29)
Wyoming honors permits from (30)
Wyoming Gun Law Cheat Sheet - Free PDF
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