Reckless Endangering
W.S. 6-2-504 — including pointing a gun at someone, up to a year
Recklessly doing something that puts another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury is reckless endangering.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
So is knowingly pointing a firearm at or toward another person, whether or not the person pointing it believes it is loaded, unless it is reasonably necessary in defense of the person, property or home, to prevent serious bodily injury to another, or as the self defense section allows.
Reckless endangering is a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-2-504 — Reckless endangering; penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.