Does Wyoming have constitutional carry?

Yes. Wyoming is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The CFP remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.

How much does a Wyoming CFP cost?

The CFP application fee in Wyoming is $64. $64 for a new permit, payable to DCI (plus fingerprint/background-check costs).

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

Wyoming honors concealed-carry permits from 35 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Wyoming honors" page.

Where is a Wyoming CFP honored?

A Wyoming CFP is honored by 35 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.

How long is a Wyoming CFP valid?

A Wyoming CFP is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

WyomingConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

Wyoming is a permitless (constitutional) carry state — since 2011 for Wyoming residents, and since July 1, 2021 for any U.S. resident who may lawfully possess a firearm. Effective July 1, 2026, permitless carry extends to residents 18 or older. The Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP), issued by the Attorney General's Division of Criminal Investigation (with the application filed through the county sheriff for fingerprinting), remains available and is worth holding for out-of-state reciprocity; it requires a firearms familiarity course, fingerprints, a $64 fee, and is valid for five years. Open carry is lawful without a permit, and Wyoming has no duty to inform. Wyoming recognizes the permits of 35 states on a mutual basis (the other state must recognize Wyoming permits and the permit must be valid statewide).

Wyoming Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP)

Issuing authority: Wyoming Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation (application via county sheriff)
Carry regime: constitutional
Minimum age: 21
Fee: $64
Training: Required
Validity: 5 years

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Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Allowed — minimum age 18

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.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Open carry

Permitless

Open carry of a firearm is lawful in Wyoming without a permit for a person who may lawfully possess a firearm. Open carry remains subject to the prohibited-place restrictions and to private-property rules.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Duty to inform

Not required

Wyoming imposes no statutory duty to proactively notify a law enforcement officer that you are carrying. A permit holder should present the permit if asked, but there is no proactive notification requirement.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Off-limits locations

K-12 school and college facilities (elementary/secondary schools, and collegiate athletic events)
courthouses and court facilities
correctional and detention facilities
meetings of a governmental entity and the legislature
the secured (past-screening) areas of airports
portions of establishments serving alcohol for on-premises consumption (where prohibited)
private property and businesses that prohibit carry
places where carrying a firearm is prohibited by federal law

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. Wyoming's prohibited places are in Wyo. Stat. §6-8-104(t) (including schools, courthouses, correctional facilities, and government meetings). A private-property owner may prohibit carry.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Wyoming reciprocity summary

Wyoming honors 35 states' permits · honored by 35 states

Where a Wyoming permit is honored →Whose permits Wyoming honors →

Last verified 2026-07-10 against Wyoming DCI — Concealed Firearm Permits.

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Wyoming FAQ

Does Wyoming have constitutional carry?: Yes. Wyoming is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The CFP remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.
How much does a Wyoming CFP cost?: The CFP application fee in Wyoming is $64. $64 for a new permit, payable to DCI (plus fingerprint/background-check costs).
Does Wyoming honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?: Wyoming honors concealed-carry permits from 35 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Wyoming honors" page.
Where is a Wyoming CFP honored?: A Wyoming CFP is honored by 35 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is a Wyoming CFP valid?: A Wyoming CFP is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

Sources

Wyoming DCI — Concealed Firearm Permits (2026-07-10)