Wyoming Gun Bill of Sale - Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104 Private Transfer

No permit is needed to purchase a firearm from a private individual, no background check is required, there is no waiting period and there is no firearms registration in Wyoming. But the ATF trace follows the paper trail to the last documented owner under Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104. A signed Bill of Sale with the buyer's ID, serial number, and transfer date is your only defense if the firearm surfaces in a criminal investigation.

No background check is required for Wyoming private sales. A Wyoming CFP exempts the holder from the federal requirement of a background check prior to purchase of a firearm. Federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 922 still prohibits selling to a prohibited person — the Bill of Sale records the buyer's self-certification as your good-faith defense.

HB 172, effective July 1, 2025, removed many previously prohibited gun-free zones. Lawful permit holders can now carry in governmental meetings, the state legislature, and most public buildings. Public schools and universities retain some authority for storage rules, but the default state law shifted to allow broader carry access for permit holders. Remaining restrictions include state health facilities, the bar portion of alcohol-serving establishments, and all federal facilities.

HB 39 was signed March 12, 2026 and corrected the issue where Wyoming would not honor firearms rights restored by other states. Previously, individuals who had their firearm rights restored in their home state could not have Wyoming honor those restored rights for carry purposes. HB 39 fixed this, making Wyoming's reciprocity recognition more consistent with how other states treat restored rights.

A Wyoming CFP exempts the holder from the federal requirement of a background check prior to purchase of a firearm. The CFP is issued by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation through county sheriffs, is valid for 5 years, and provides reciprocity in approximately 35 states. Processing takes up to 60 days. If your buyer holds a valid CFP, record the permit number on the Bill of Sale — it signals they passed a background check. Wyoming recognizes carry permits from numerous other states.

Wyoming's Second Amendment Protection Act was strengthened in 2026 to further penalize any local official who assists federal agencies in enforcing firearm regulations that violate Wyoming's state protections. The SAPA targets enforcement of federal regulations enacted after 2021. However, SAPA does not override federal law — ATF agents still enforce federal statutes including the NFA, prohibited person rules, and interstate transfer requirements. Pre-2021 federal firearms laws remain fully enforceable in Wyoming.

You may carry a loaded or unloaded firearm — handgun or long gun — in your vehicle, concealed or open, without a permit. This is one of Wyoming's most permissive rules compared to most other states. Handguns and long guns can both be carried loaded in vehicles without any license. The only restrictions apply to specific prohibited locations like federal facilities where vehicle storage rules may apply separately.

Wyoming has not enacted a Red Flag law. There are currently no provisions for courts to issue Extreme Risk Protection Orders. Wyoming also has no assault weapons ban, no magazine capacity limits, no safe storage mandate, and strong statewide preemption preventing municipalities from enacting stricter firearms regulations than state law. Wyoming is ranked as one of the most permissive states in the country for firearm ownership.

Buyers must be at least 21 years old for handguns and 18 years old for long guns. The 21-year requirement for handguns applies to private sales as well as FFL dealer sales under Wyoming law. Constitutional Carry requires being 21 or older — open carry is legal at 18. Always verify the buyer's Wyoming Driver's License or State ID to confirm both age and state residency.

No. Federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 922 prohibits private person-to-person firearm transfers across state lines. Wyoming borders five states — Montana, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and South Dakota — and selling directly to a resident of any of them without FFL involvement is a federal felony. Always verify the buyer holds a current Wyoming Driver's License or State ID before completing any private transfer.