State Legal Statute Source:
State Department Locations:
Wyoming Attorney General's Office
123 Capitol Building
200 W. 24th Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7841
Fax: (307) 777-6869
Permit Costs & Info:
$74.00. This includes the state application fee and fingerprint fees charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Renewal fees are $50.00.
Issuing Authority: Attorney General
Click Here for CCW Permit Form
Open Carry Information:
Wyoming is one of our "Gold Star" open carry states. There is complete state preemption of all firearms laws, open carry is constitutionally protected and law enforcement is aware of its legality. http://opencarry.org/ |
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Wyoming CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Wyoming's CCW Permit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
State CCW Permits that Wyoming Honors:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
What are the qualifications for obtaining a concealed firearm permit?
Any Wyoming resident who has satisfied the requirements of W.S. § 6-8-104 (b) (c) and (g), may obtain a permit. Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit Statute
How do I apply for a permit?
Complete an application and submit it to the sheriff's office in the county of which you reside.
5. Where is my permit not valid for purposes of carrying a concealed firearm?
No permit issued pursuant to Wyoming law or any permit issued from any other state shall authorize any person to carry a concealed firearm into:
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; or
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or regulation or state law or regulation.
Can my permit be revoked?
Yes. A permit shall be revoked if the permittee becomes ineligible to be issued a permit under W.S. § 6-8-104, or for any conviction of any offense involving a controlled substance, alcohol abuse while carrying a concealed weapon or any crime of violence or a plea of no contest to any of these crimes.
Can a non-resident obtain a concealed firearm permit in Wyoming?
No.
Is my permit valid in national parks in Wyoming?
No. Issues pertaining to firearms on federal property is subject to federal law and regulations. A person should always contact the appropriate federal authority when his travel plans involve federal properties.
Does my permit allow me to carry any concealed weapon other than a firearm?
No. The permit only encompasses the carrying of a concealed handgun.
14. Does my Wyoming permit allow me to purchase a firearm from a federal firearms licensee, without having to obtain a federal background check?
Yes. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms has determined that Wyoming permits satisfy the requirements of federal law, in lieu of the purchaser having to undergo the instant check process for a firearms purchase.
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