Laws Concerning Carrying Concealed Firearms on Campus in Wyoming

As of July 1, 2025, Wyoming now allows anyone who is authorized to carry a concealed firearm to carry a concealed handgun in a number of public places including higher education locations, K-12 schools, government buildings, and airports, with some exceptions.  See Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-8-105.

See exceptions where concealed guns are not permitted or regulated in higher education:

  • Open carry is prohibited
  • Within any facility where explosive or volatile materials are present
  • Athletic events where alcohol is being sold
  • A governmental entity cannot be prohibited from requiring any employee or student to store firearms within a concealed biometric container or a lock box within the employee’s or student’s direct control at all times when the firearms are not being carried on the employee’s or student’s person

Colleges in Wyoming Where the Law Permits Concealed Guns on Campus


4 Year School
University of Wyoming, Laramie

2 Year Schools

Casper College,  Casper
Central Wyoming College
Eastern Wyoming College
Gillette College
Laramie County Community College
Northwest College
Sheridan College
Western Wyoming Community College

Updated: December 2, 2025


Disclaimer: Policies are subject to change at any time, both during and between school years. In addition, individual school policies commonly include more details than can be succinctly captured by ArmedCampuses.org. Each school should be consulted for its most accurate, up-to-date policy.

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