Wyoming Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)

Quick answer: Wyoming (WY) is a constitutional-carry (permitless) state meaning anyone 18+ who can legally possess a handgun may carry concealed without a permit (including non-residents). Wyoming honors permits from 35 states. Going the other way, a Wyoming permit lets you carry in 36 states (8 that honor it plus 29 permitless states).

📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas

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Where your Wyoming permit works (carry out)

With a Wyoming-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 36 states: 8 honor the permit itself and 28 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all.

✅ Permitless — no permit needed (28)

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew HampshireNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontWest Virginia

✅ Honor your Wyoming permit (8)

ColoradoMichiganNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaVirginiaWisconsin

❌ Do not honor it (14)

CaliforniaConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIllinoisMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaNew JerseyNew YorkOregonRhode IslandWashington

Whose permits does Wyoming honor? (carry in)

Wyoming honors resident permits from 35 states:

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMichiganMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsin

Wyoming DCI FAQ (verified Aug 14, 2026) enumerates exactly 35 reciprocal states and notes the list ‘has no legal effect’ — the statutory test is mutual recognition + statewide validity (Wyo. Stat. 6-8-104(a)(iii)). Largely moot: any lawful U.S. resident 18+ may carry permitless.

Key Wyoming carry restrictions

  • No duty to inform; If you have your permit, also have a valid ID and produce on request
  • Off-limits: courtrooms, jails/prisons/detention facilities, law-enforcement facilities without written consent, establishments serving alcohol for on-premises consumption, school facilities (students)
  • No state magazine capacity limits

Duty to inform police: No but if you carry a permit + ID, produce on request.

Wyoming permit basics

Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) AG’s Division of Criminal Investigation, Wyoming residents only (no non-resident permits); 5-year validity, Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104. Minimum age: 21. Even in a permitless state, a permit remains useful for out-of-state reciprocity and other benefits.

Wyoming carry FAQ

Can you conceal carry in Wyoming without a permit?

Yes. Wyoming has had permitless (constitutional) carry since 2021: anyone 18+ who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed without a permit, including eligible non-residents. Standard restrictions on prohibited places still apply.

What states honor a Wyoming (WY) carry permit?

A Wyoming resident permit is honored in 8 states, and 28 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed — 36 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.

Does Wyoming recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?

Wyoming honors resident permits from 35 states. Check the list on this page — some entries carry permit-type or age conditions.

Can I carry in Montana with a Wyoming permit?

Montana has permitless carry, so you can carry there without any permit if you’re 18+ and legally eligible.

Is there a duty to inform police in Wyoming?

No — carry permit + ID, produce on request.

Official sources

Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 — including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.

Related states & resources

Neighboring states: Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho.

Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.

Not legal advice. Freedom’s Lodge and Brand Avalanche Media are not attorneys; this page is general educational information, verified against the official sources above as of August 14, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Confirm current law with the official state source and/or a licensed attorney before carrying. See our full legal disclaimer and how we verify this data.

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