Wyoming Gun Laws

Wyoming is a “Shall Issue” state only because of reciprocity reasons. Residents of Wyoming can open carry without a permit, while non-residents must have a permit that Wyoming honors to conceal carry in the state.

It should be known that Wyoming will not issue permits to non-residents.

Wyoming Gun Laws Quick Facts

Open Carry Permitted?	Yes!
Carry In Vehicle?	Yes!
Carry In State Park?	Yes!
Carry In Restaurants?	Yes!
Constitutional Carry?	Yes!
No Weapon Sign Enforced?	Yes!
Must Notify Officer?	No

Wyoming CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring Wyoming CCW

States NOT Honoring Wyoming CCW

Wyoming Honors These States CCW Permits

How Reciprocity Works In Wyoming

Any individual who has a permit to conceal carry in another reciprocal U.S. state is legally allowed to carry a firearm in Wyoming. During their time in Wyoming, they will be subject to the laws of the county and state.

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Wyoming: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

State parks
State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed below

Places Not Allowed

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
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Wyoming: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

YES – Without a Permit/License Open carry is legal in Wyoming.

Carry In Vehicle

YES/NO – Without a Permit/License Any person who can legally possess a firearm is allowed to carry a loaded handgun inside a vehicle as long as it is not concealed on your person and is visible. Wyoming residents who can legally own a firearm can carry it concealed on their person in a vehicle without any type of permit/license. Non-residents must have a permit/license to carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle.

Carry In State Parks

YES

You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas.

Carry In Restaurants

YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol “Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.

Constitutional Carry

Yes

No Weapon Signs Enforced

YES

Wyoming gun laws give the force of law to “No Weapons” signs. There are legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs.

Must Notify Officer

NO – Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law There are no legal requirements under Wyoming gun laws to tell law enforcement you have a firearm. The law does state that you must carry the permit, together with valid identification, at all times during which the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed handgun and shall produce both documents upon demand by a law enforcement officer.