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Legal Information: Wyoming

State Gun Laws

Updated: 
December 20, 2023

What is the penalty for violating firearm laws?

Anyone who owns, has, or buys a gun that was previously convicted of or pled guilty to attempting to commit or committing a violent felony is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.1 Anyone who owns, has, or buys a gun who was previously convicted of or pled guilty to attempting to commit or committing a felony that does not qualify as a violent felony is guilty of a misdemeanor. The punishment is imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to $750, or both.2

If the person has since been pardoned or had their rights restored under state law, then this would not be considered a violation.3

In addition, federal law, which applies to all states, makes it illegal to have a firearm when a final order of protection is in place. Go to Federal Gun Laws to get more information.

1 Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-102(a)
2 Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-102(c)
3 Wyo. Stat. §§ 6-8-102; 7-13-105