Prohibited from Buying
To purchase a firearm in Wyoming, a person must:[1]
- Be at least:
- Twenty-one years of age if the firearm is a handgun;
- Eighteen years of age if the firearm is a shotgun or rifle.
- Not have been convicted of any felony in any state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States. This paragraph shall not apply to antique firearms;
- Not currently be adjudicated to be legally incompetent; and
- Not have been committed to a mental institution.
Concealed Carry
A permit is not required to carry a concealed weapon in Wyoming. However, the state does issue concealed firearms permits for reciprocity. A concealed firearms permit may also allow the holder to purchase a firearm in the state without undergoing a federal background check in some instances.
How to Apply
The person applying for a concealed firearms permit must be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete a Concealed Firearm Permit Application.
- Submit the application to the applicant’s local sheriff’s department.
- Pass a federal background check.
Reciprocity
Wyoming recognizes concealed carry licenses from all states except the following: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.[2]