Red Flag Laws (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) - Wyoming

Overview

Wyoming does not have a red flag law (also known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order or ERPO law). As of the most recent legislative sessions, Wyoming has not enacted any statute that allows law enforcement, family members, or other petitioners to seek a court order temporarily removing firearms from individuals deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others.

Key Points

• No ERPO Statute Exists: Wyoming has no statutory framework for Extreme Risk Protection Orders or similar red flag provisions.
• No Petition Process: There is no mechanism under Wyoming law for family members, law enforcement, or other parties to petition a court to temporarily confiscate or restrict an individual's firearms based on perceived risk.
• No Associated Criminal Penalties: Because Wyoming has no red flag law, there are no criminal penalties associated with violations of such orders in the state.

Legislative Context

Wyoming is generally regarded as a strongly pro-Second Amendment state. The state allows constitutional carry (permitless concealed carry) for eligible residents and has historically resisted enacting firearms restriction measures such as red flag laws.

Note for Concealed Carry Permit Holders

While Wyoming does not have red flag laws, concealed carry permit holders should be aware that:

• Federal law still applies, and individuals subject to certain federal court orders (such as domestic violence restraining orders) may be prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law (18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(8)).
• Other states may have red flag laws that could apply when traveling with firearms across state lines.
• Wyoming law does provide for firearm restrictions in connection with certain criminal proceedings, protective orders, and mental health adjudications under separate statutory authority.