Legal Summary

Wyoming Gun Laws

  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.
  Firearms at Colleges: Any college or university facility is off limits without written consent of the security service of the college or university
  Firearms at K-12 Schools: Non-Employees may not have a firearm at any elementary or secondary school facility. Employees may with a permit AND written permission of the school district's board of trustees.
  Church Carry: Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
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: Lawful
  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: (t) No person authorized to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to paragraphs (a)(ii) through (iv) of this
section shall carry a concealed firearm into:
 (t)(i) Any facility used primarily for law enforcement operations or administration without the written
consent of the chief administrator.
 (t)(ii) Any detention facility, prison or jail.
 (t)(iii) 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;
 (t)(iv) Any meeting of a government entity.
 (t)(v) Any meeting of the legislature or a committee thereof.
 (t)(vi) Any school, college or professional athletic event not related to firearms.
 (t)(vii) 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.
 (t)(viii) Any place where persons are assembled for public worship, without the written consent of
the chief administrator of that place.
 (t)(ix) Any Elementary or Secondary School facility.
 (t)(x) Any College or University facility without the written consent of the security service of the
college or university.
 (t)(xi) Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or
regulation.
  State Contact Info: Wyoming Attorney General
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.
  Resident Permit Reciprocity:
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