Can I carry concealed in Wyoming without a permit?

Yes. Wyoming is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — an eligible adult at least 18 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Wyoming without first obtaining the CFP.

Should I still get a Wyoming CFP if I can carry permitless?

Yes. The CFP remains available in Wyoming and is worth holding because permitless carry is only valid inside Wyoming's own borders — most other states extend reciprocity to a valid permit, not to Wyoming's permitless-carry law. A Wyoming CFP lets you carry concealed while traveling to states that honor it.

Does permitless carry in Wyoming work in other states?

No. Permitless carry is a Wyoming-specific legal status and does not travel with you. Reciprocity agreements are between states' permit systems — carrying in another state generally requires either that state's own permitless-carry law (if it has one) or a permit that state's reciprocity list recognizes.

Wyoming Constitutional Carry (Permitless Carry)

Who can carry concealed in Wyoming without a permit, the minimum age, and why the CFP still matters for reciprocity when you travel.

Permitless carry in Wyoming

Minimum age (permitless): 18
Carry regime: constitutional
Residency: Residents and non-residents

Wyoming has permitless (constitutional) carry — since 2011 for residents and since July 1, 2021 for any U.S. resident who may lawfully possess a firearm. Effective July 1, 2026, it extends to residents 18 or older (previously 21). A CFP remains useful for out-of-state reciprocity.

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The Wyoming Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) still matters

The CFP remains available in Wyoming even though a permit is not required to carry concealed within the state. It is worth obtaining anyway: most states that grant reciprocity honor a valid out-of-state permit, not another state's permitless-carry law. Holding the CFP is typically what lets a Wyoming resident carry concealed while traveling to a state that recognizes it.

Wyomingpermit overview & reciprocity summary →Full Wyoming CFP requirements →Where a Wyoming CFP is honored →

Wyoming constitutional carry FAQ

Can I carry concealed in Wyoming without a permit?: Yes. Wyoming is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — an eligible adult at least 18 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Wyoming without first obtaining the CFP.
Should I still get a Wyoming CFP if I can carry permitless?: Yes. The CFP remains available in Wyoming and is worth holding because permitless carry is only valid inside Wyoming's own borders — most other states extend reciprocity to a valid permit, not to Wyoming's permitless-carry law. A Wyoming CFP lets you carry concealed while traveling to states that honor it.
Does permitless carry in Wyoming work in other states?: No. Permitless carry is a Wyoming-specific legal status and does not travel with you. Reciprocity agreements are between states' permit systems — carrying in another state generally requires either that state's own permitless-carry law (if it has one) or a permit that state's reciprocity list recognizes.