How to Register a Gun

Registration of a firearm is not obligated in the state of Wyoming, and the state does not mandate an issued permit to buy a handgun or long gun. Restrictions on assault weapons or magazine capacity do not apply within the state. For answers to any additional questions, please peruse the state’s website for further inquiries.

How to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit

To lawfully carry a firearm in a manner not deemed “open carry,” a concealed carry permit can be obtained from the local sheriff’s office. “Concealed carry” refers to carrying a firearm that is out-of-sight and not perceivable within plain view. Additionally, this permit will allow for reciprocity for out-of-state travel in the many U.S. states, per Wyoming state law (W.S. § 6-8-104). Once authorized, a permit is valid for five years from the issue date.

To acquire a Wyoming concealed carry permit, you will need to obtain the following materials to deliver in person to your local county Sheriff’s Office:

• Three copies (including the original) of a completed and notarized Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit Application (Form Rev-8-18).
• Valid proof of residency for at least six full months in the state of Wyoming.
• Established familiarity with a firearm via sufficient evidence of completion of an accepted gun or safety course, program, or class as outlined in VII of CPF Statute § 6-8-104.
• Submission of documentation of the applicant’s fingerprints to be taken and certified by a state law enforcement officer (additional fee may apply).
• A cashier’s check or money order for $64 to be paid for a non-refundable permit fee and a $15 fee to be made payable to the sheriff’s Office.

After adequately applying for the permit, a copy of the application will be provided for you to take to your closest Wyoming Department of Transportation facility to have your permit photo taken. You have a window of 5 days to have the photograph taken to be entered into the system to avoid re-application. Upon applying, remember that the process can take 2-3 months to receive confirmation.

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