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Wyoming Statewide Rule

Wyoming Concealed Carry Permit and Permitless Carry

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Wyoming (2026)

Key Facts

Permitless Carry
Permitless concealed carry for qualified residents 21+
Permit Option
Shall-issue permits via Attorney General under W.S. 6-8-104
Training Required
Training and background checks required for permits
Prohibited Places
Carry prohibited in schools and courtrooms
Reciprocity
Reciprocity recognized with many states
Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Wyoming Legislature

Summary

Wyoming allows permitless concealed carry for residents 21 and older and issues optional shall-issue permits recognized for reciprocity in many other states.

6-8-104. Wearing or carrying concealed weapons; penalties; exceptions; permits. (a) A person who wears or carries a concealed deadly weapon is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both for a first offense, or a felony punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both, for a second or subsequent offense, unless: (i) The person is a peace officer; (ii) The person possesses a permit under this section; (iii) The person holds a valid permit authorizing him to carry a concealed firearm authorized and issued by a governmental agency or entity in another state that recognizes Wyoming permits and is a valid statewide permit; or (iv) The person does not possess a permit issued under this section, but is a resident of the United States and otherwise meets the requirements specified in paragraphs (b)(ii) through (vi), (viii) and (ix) of this section and possession of the firearm by the person is not otherwise unlawful.

Source: Wyoming LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

W.S. 6-8-104 authorizes the Wyoming Attorney General to issue concealed firearm permits on a shall-issue basis to qualified applicants who complete an approved training course, pass background checks, and meet residency and age requirements. Wyoming residents who otherwise qualify may carry concealed without a permit under the state's permitless carry framework. Permits remain useful for reciprocity when traveling and for purchase exemptions. Carry remains prohibited in courtrooms, public schools, government meetings, and any place where federal law forbids firearms.

Violations & Penalties

Carrying concealed in a prohibited location or by a person ineligible under state or federal law is a misdemeanor punishable by fines, jail time, and forfeiture of carry privileges; subsequent violations may be charged as felonies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to carry concealed in Wyoming?
Wyoming residents 21 and older who can lawfully possess firearms may carry concealed without a permit.
Where can I not carry even with a permit?
Schools, courtrooms, government meetings, and federally restricted locations remain off-limits.

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