Do I need a permit to carry in Wyoming?

No. Wyoming allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.

Where can I check Wyoming's official rules?

Check Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. The controlling law is Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv).

Carry laws · 2026

Wyoming concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permitless at 21
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: Yes
Statute: Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv)

Carrying in Wyoming

Wyoming lets adults 21 and older carry concealed without a permit.

That rule stops at the Wyoming line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.

Source: Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv). Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Wyoming?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

Yes. Wyoming recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv). The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.

Getting Wyoming's own permit

Wyoming does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Wyoming?: No. Wyoming allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
Does Wyoming honor out-of-state permits?: Yes. Wyoming recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv).
Where can I check Wyoming's official rules?: Check Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. The controlling law is Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv).

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Sources and verification

WY: Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(a)(iii), (a)(iv). Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.