Wyoming Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Wyoming Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Wyoming gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Wyoming can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Wyoming State Constitution

The right of citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and of the state shall not be denied.

Wyoming Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 24: Right to bear arms.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness; for the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.

Wyoming Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 1: Power inherent in the people.

The right of petition, and of the people peaceably to assemble to consult for the common good, and to make known their opinions, shall never be denied or abridged.

Wyoming Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 21: Right of petition and peaceable assembly.

Wyoming Gun Laws

Wyoming Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Wyoming Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permits (Source: Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation)
Wyoming Concealed Firearms Permits - Frequently Asked Questions (Source: Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation)

Wyoming Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting In Wyoming (Source: Wyoming Game & Fish Department)
Wyoming Hunting Regulations (Source: Wyoming Game & Fish Department)
Wyoming Apply or Buy Online (Source: Wyoming Game & Fish Department)
Wyoming Hunter Education Information (Source: Wyoming Game & Fish Department)

Wyoming Shooting Ranges

Wyoming Public Access Areas (Source: Wyoming Game & Fish Department)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Wyoming Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Wyoming NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Wyoming NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Wyoming "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Wyoming State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Wyoming State Shooting Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Wyoming Gun Owners (GOA-Affiliated)
Wyoming Liberty Group
Western Wyoming Riflemans Association
Central Wyoming Chapter Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
Wyoming Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Wyoming Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Wyoming NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Wyoming Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Wyoming Gun Shows and FFLs

Wyoming Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Wyoming FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Wyoming's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Wyoming Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Wyoming Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Wyoming Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Wyoming State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Wyoming State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Wyoming Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Wyoming Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Wyoming State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Wyoming State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Wyoming (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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