Training Requirements for Wyoming Concealed Carry Permits

Statutory Reference

Wyoming requires proof of firearms safety and proficiency training for new concealed carry permit applicants. This requirement is mandated under W.S. 6-8-104(b)(c). Applicants are directed to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for full statutory requirements.

Acceptable Forms of Training

New applicants must provide proof of firearms safety training in one of the following forms (submitted as a legible photocopy; originals will not be accepted):

Certified Training Courses

• Certificate of completion from a qualified weapons training class (such as the Handgun Safety Class sponsored by Laramie County Community College or a Hunter Safety Course)
• Notarized affidavit from an instructor of a school, club, organization, or group indicating successful completion of a qualified weapons training class
• Completion of any certified firearms safety training course utilizing instructors certified by:
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
  • State Certified Instructor
• Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course offered through the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy

Alternative Qualifications

• Hunter's safety course certificate - Fremont County Sheriff's Office specifically notes a hunter's or gun safety course certificate as acceptable proof. Wyoming Game & Fish Department requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1966, to complete a hunter education course to hunt with a firearm in Wyoming. Wyoming Game and Fish accepts original, duplicate, or replacement hunter education certificates or cards issued by a wildlife agency from any U.S. state, Guam, Puerto Rico, and other listed issuers.
• Military service documentation - DD Form 522 or DD Form 214 demonstrating experience with firearms through military service
• Organized shooting competition - Experience with firearms through participation in organized shooting competitions
• Law enforcement certification - Certification as proficient in firearms safety by any Wyoming Law Enforcement Agency under procedures established by that agency
• Retired peace officer documentation - Document for honorable retirement as a Federal or State Peace Officer with a minimum of ten (10) years of service

Documentation Requirements

• Proof of firearms training must be submitted as a legible photocopy
• Original documents will not be accepted
• Documentation must be presented when submitting the concealed carry permit application to the Sheriff's Department

Verification Process / DCI Acceptance

If the proof of firearms training proves to be unacceptable to the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), applicants have five (5) days from notification to provide the correct information or the application fee is forfeited.

Renewal Requirements

Training requirements apply to new applicants only. Permit renewals do not require submission of new training documentation.

Training Providers / Agencies Referenced

• National Rifle Association (NRA) - Certified instructors
• Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy - Certified instructors and law enforcement training courses
• State Certified Instructors
• Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) - Ensures peace officers and related personnel receive high quality, relevant, practical basic and continuing education (https://post.wyo.gov/)
• Laramie County Sheriff's Office - Offers firearms training (LCSO Firearms Safety Class) that meets CCW training requirements

Additional Information

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• Applications and detailed requirements can be found on the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) website at http://wyomingdci.wyo.gov
• For questions, contact DCI at 307-777-7181 or email CFP@Wyo.gov

Ambiguities / Notes

• County sources cite W.S. 6-8-104(b)(c) for requirements, but the verbatim statutory text of W.S. 6-8-104(b) and (c) is not included in the provided source excerpts; applicants are directed to DCI's website for the full statute and requirements.
• No source provided identifies recent statutory changes or pending legislation specifically about concealed firearm permit training requirements.

Sources

• Laramie County Sheriff's Office: https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/Elected-Officials/Laramie-County-Sheriffs-Office/CCW-Permit
• Fremont County Sheriff's Office: https://fremontcountywy.gov/government/elected_officials/sheriff/public_services.php
• Wyoming Game & Fish Department: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/education-camps/hunter-education/hunter-education-exemption
• Wyoming POST: https://post.wyo.gov/