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Wyoming CFP Requirements
How to get a Wyoming Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $64 — $64 for a new permit, payable to DCI (plus fingerprint/background-check costs).
- Minimum age
- 21 (permitless carry: 18)
- Training
- Required — A firearms familiarity/competency course (or qualifying law-enforcement/military training or hunter-safety course) is required for the CFP (Wyo. Stat. §6-8-104).
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- 5 years, then renewal
- Residency
- Wyoming residents only
- Non-resident permit
- Not available
Applications are processed by Wyoming Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (application via county sheriff).
Steps to get a Wyoming CFP
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old and a Wyoming resident, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
- Complete the required firearms training. A firearms familiarity/competency course (or qualifying law-enforcement/military training or hunter-safety course) is required for the CFP (Wyo. Stat. §6-8-104).
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Wyoming Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (application via county sheriff). File your Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) application with Wyoming Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (application via county sheriff). See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the CFP application fee of $64. $64 for a new permit, payable to DCI (plus fingerprint/background-check costs).
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your CFP is valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed.
Note: Wyoming allows permitless carry, so this permit is optional in-state — but it is still worth holding for reciprocity when traveling.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Wyoming DCI — Concealed Firearm Permits.
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Wyoming CFP FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Wyoming CFP?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Wyoming, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Wyoming Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (application via county sheriff).
- Is training required for a Wyoming CFP?
- Yes. Wyoming requires firearms training to obtain the CFP. A firearms familiarity/competency course (or qualifying law-enforcement/military training or hunter-safety course) is required for the CFP (Wyo. Stat. §6-8-104).
- How long does it take to get a Wyoming CFP?
- Wyoming has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the CFP — check with Wyoming Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (application via county sheriff) for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Wyoming CFP?
- No. Wyoming generally limits the CFP to residents.
- How much does the Wyoming CFP cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $64. $64 for a new permit, payable to DCI (plus fingerprint/background-check costs). The permit is valid for 5 years before renewal.
Sources
- Wyoming DCI — Concealed Firearm Permits (2026-07-10)