Who Cannot Have a Gun
W.S. 6-8-102 — a violent felony makes possession a felony, any other felony a misdemeanor
A person who was convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violent felony, or an attempt, and has not been pardoned or had rights restored, commits a felony by using or knowingly possessing a firearm: up to three years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
After a felony that was not violent, the same use or possession is a misdemeanor: up to six months, a fine of up to $750, or both.
An antique firearm does not count as a firearm for this section.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-8-102 — Use or possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felony and misdemeanor offenses; penalties; exception
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.