Wyoming is a constitutional carry state, which means law-abiding adults 21 years and older who can legally possess a firearm under federal and state law may carry a concealed handgun without obtaining a permit. (The age limit is 18 and older for shotguns and rifles.) This extends to carrying a weapon in a private vehicle.
Permits
State Concealed Firearms Permits (CFPs) are not required but may be useful for reciprocity. Permits are open to residents only and are processed by local county sheriffs’ offices. Applicants must complete a state-approved firearms training course. Wyoming has broad reciprocity with a majority of other states.
Other weapons
No weapons other than handguns are approved for concealed carry in Wyoming.
Permitted non-lethal weapons include:
- Stun guns/tasers
- Pepper spray
- Tear gas
- Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
- Bludgeons/batons
- Brass knuckles
- Less-lethal launchers
Duty to inform
There is no duty to inform in Wyoming unless asked by a member of law enforcement.
Employee parking lots
This issue is not addressed in Wyoming state law.
