Carrying a Concealed Weapon
W.S. 6-8-104 — no permit needed for an eligible adult, and a second unlawful carry is a felony
A person without a permit may carry a concealed firearm if they live in the United States, meet the permit's qualifications other than Wyoming residency and the training requirement, and may lawfully have the firearm. A Wyoming permit, or a valid statewide permit from a state that recognizes Wyoming's, also allows it.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
- At least eighteen years of age.
- No physical infirmity that prevents safe handling of a firearm.
- Not barred from having a firearm by federal law or by Wyoming's felon in possession law.
- No commitment for controlled substance abuse and no drug misdemeanor within the one year before, and no drug felony unless pardoned or rights restored.
- Not chronically or habitually using alcohol to the point of impairment.
- Not currently adjudicated incompetent, and never committed to a mental institution.
Carrying a concealed deadly weapon without one of these grounds is a misdemeanor the first time, with a fine of up to $750, up to six months in the county jail, or both. A second or later offense is a felony with a fine of up to $2,000, up to two years, or both.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-8-104 — Wearing or carrying concealed weapons; penalties; exceptions; permits
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.