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 |
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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
YES – Without a Permit/License Open carry is legal in Wyoming.
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.
YES
You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas.
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.
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.
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.
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