WyomingConcealed-firearm permits would use an 18-year minimum age
Beginning July 1, 2026, the enrolled text would set the stated minimum age for a Wyoming concealed-firearm permit at 18.
What it does
The enrolled text states that qualified applicants may receive a Wyoming concealed-firearm permit at age 18 or older, beginning July 1, 2026.
The act repeals subsection 6-8-104(j), but the supplied text does not show that subsection or explain what rule would change.
Argument forPeople ages 18 to 20 may be able to apply for a concealed-firearm permit if they meet the law’s other qualifications.
Argument againstUsing an 18-year minimum could allow more young adults to carry concealed firearms under a state permit.
More detail
The enrolled text states that the attorney general shall issue a concealed-firearm permit to a qualified person who is at least 18. This applies to people seeking a Wyoming permit to carry a concealed firearm. Applicants must meet the other qualifications in the concealed-firearm permit law. The act states that this provision takes effect July 1, 2026.
The act repeals subsection W.S. 6-8-104(j). The repeal concerns Wyoming's law governing concealed weapons, permits and related requirements. The supplied text does not include subsection (j), so its practical effect cannot be determined from these passages. The repeal takes effect July 1, 2026, under the act's effective-date provision.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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History
- 2026
- Mar 8Assigned Chapter Number 87Latest
- Mar 8Governor Mark Gordon Signed HEA No. 0027Became Law
- Mar 6S President Signed HEA No. 0027
- Mar 6H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0027
- Mar 5Assigned Number HEA No. 0027
- Vote recorded S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 5S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Passed Senate
- Mar 4S 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Mar 3S COW:PassedMinor
- Feb 27S Placed on General File
- Vote recorded S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 27S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 3-0-2-0-0Minor
- Feb 24S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciaryMinor
- Feb 23S Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 22H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0Passed House
- Vote recorded H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-3-1-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 20H 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Feb 20H COW:PassedMinor
- Feb 16H Placed on General File
- Vote recorded H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 16H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0Minor
- Feb 10H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 57-4-1-0-0Minor
- Vote recorded H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 57-4-1-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 5H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 4Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
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