Wyoming carry status overview
Wyoming is a permitless carry state. SF 47, effective July 1, 2011 allows any person 21 years of age or older who is legally eligible to possess a firearm to carry concealed without a license. Open carry is broadly permitted. The Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit remains available for residents who travel to other states requiring reciprocity.
| Permitless carry | Yes — effective 2011 |
| Governing law | Wyoming Statutes § 6-8-104 |
| Minimum age | 21 years old |
| Open carry | Yes — broadly permitted |
| Vehicle carry | Allowed without permit |
| Permit available | Yes — Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit |
Wyoming was residents-only for its first decade
Wyoming’s permitless carry took effect 1 July 2011 under SF 47, and for ten years it applied to Wyoming residents only. Governor Gordon signed the extension to non-residents on 6 April 2021. Any summary of Wyoming written before then carries a residency limit that no longer exists, and plenty of them are still online.
Open carry is the part that never had the limit — it has required no permit for residents and visitors alike throughout. The Wyoming permit remains available, is valid for five years, and is what other states recognise for reciprocity.
Carry permit for reciprocity
The Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit is available from the state's issuing agency. Even though no permit is required to carry in Wyoming, obtaining a permit is recommended for residents who regularly travel to other states, as it provides reciprocity privileges in 30–38+ states.
Apply at: dci.wyo.gov — CFP ↗
Key prohibited locations
- K–12 school buildings and grounds
- Courthouses and government buildings
- Law enforcement and correctional facilities
- Secure areas of airports
- Locations prohibited by federal law
- Private property with posted prohibition
Verify the complete list of prohibited locations in Wyoming's official statutes at wyoleg.gov.
Frequently asked questions — Wyoming
Does Wyoming require a permit to carry concealed?
No. Wyoming allows any person 21+ who is legally eligible to possess a firearm to carry concealed without a permit. The Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit remains available for out-of-state reciprocity.
Is a permit worth getting in Wyoming?
Yes, if you travel. The Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit is honored in 30+ other states for reciprocity. Apply at dci.wyo.gov.
Does Wyoming honor out-of-state carry permits?
Yes. Wyoming recognizes valid carry licenses from other states. Additionally, as a permitless carry state, any eligible person 21+ may carry without any permit in Wyoming.