Non-Resident permit · MO → WY
Is a Missouri Non-Resident Permit Valid in Wyoming?
Missouri doesn't put this permit on the table for non-residents (no non-resident permits, except members of the US Armed Forces stationed in Missouri and their spouses (RSMo 571.101.2). Minimum age drops to 18 for members of or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces). See our non-resident permit guide for the states that do, and which of their permits Wyoming accepts.
Why
- Missouri does not issue carry permits to non-residents (no non-resident permits, except members of the us armed forces stationed in missouri and their spouses (rsmo 571.101.2). minimum age drops to 18 for members of or honorably discharged from the armed forces).
Statutory test, not a closed list: Wyoming honors an out-of-state permit if (1) the issuing state recognizes Wyoming permits and (2) the permit is valid statewide in the issuing state — holder residency in the issuing state is not required, so qualifying non-resident permits count. DCI publishes the 35-state list above 'for convenience only... this listing has no legal effect.' Largely academic for most visitors: permitless carry already covers any US resident who may lawfully possess a firearm.
The permit (Missouri)
- Permit
- Missouri Concealed Carry Permit
- Issued by
- County or city sheriff of the applicant's county of residence
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- No — No non-resident permits, except members of the US Armed Forces stationed in Missouri and their spouses (RSMo 571.101.2). Minimum age drops to 18 for members of or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
The destination (Wyoming)
- Recognition policy
- Honors a named list of 35 states
- Permitless carry
- Yes
- Duty to inform
- No (present permit on demand)
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Wyoming
Wyoming's rules control while you're there. These are the ones travelers trip over most.
- No proactive duty to inform. Permit holders must carry the permit with valid ID whenever carrying concealed and display both upon request of any peace officer (W.S. 6-8-104(b)).
- Wyoming sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Wyoming allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
- Permitless carry extends to vehicles — any US resident who may lawfully possess a firearm may carry a loaded handgun concealed in a vehicle without a permit.
Off-limits places in Wyoming
- Law enforcement facilities, without the chief administrator's written consent (W.S. 6-8-104(t))
- Detention facilities, prisons and jails
- Courtrooms (unless authorized by the judge)
- Portions of establishments primarily devoted to dispensing alcohol for on-premises consumption
- K-12 school and public college/university facilities — opened in 2025 ONLY to holders of Wyoming-issued CFPs (W.S. 6-8-105(c), HB0172); out-of-state permit holders and permitless carriers remain prohibited
- Places where firearms are prohibited by federal law
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Missouri non-resident permit valid in Wyoming?
- Missouri doesn't put this permit on the table for non-residents (no non-resident permits, except members of the US Armed Forces stationed in Missouri and their spouses (RSMo 571.101.2). Minimum age drops to 18 for members of or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces). See our non-resident permit guide for the states that do, and which of their permits Wyoming accepts.
- Do I have to tell police in Wyoming that I am carrying?
- No proactive duty to inform. Permit holders must carry the permit with valid ID whenever carrying concealed and display both upon request of any peace officer (W.S. 6-8-104(b)).
- Does Wyoming limit magazine capacity?
- Wyoming sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Can I carry in Wyoming without any permit?
- Wyoming allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
- Does Missouri issue non-resident carry permits?
- No. Missouri issues carry permits to residents only (no non-resident permits, except members of the US Armed Forces stationed in Missouri and their spouses (RSMo 571.101.2). Minimum age drops to 18 for members of or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.
Official sources
- Wyoming DCI — Concealed Firearm Permits FAQ (permitless carry, reciprocity list, prohibited places) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wyoming DCI — Concealed Firearm Permits (program page) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wyoming Legislature — 2026 HB0096, Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement (21 -> 18, effective July 1, 2026) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wyoming Legislature — 2025 HB0172 Enrolled Act No. 24, Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act (effective July 1, 2025) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Missouri Attorney General — Concealed Carry Reciprocity — accessed 2026-08-08
- RSMo 571.101 — Concealed carry permits, application requirements — accessed 2026-08-08
- RSMo 571.030 — Unlawful use of weapons, exceptions — accessed 2026-08-08
- RSMo 571.107 — Permit does not authorize concealed firearms, where — accessed 2026-08-08
- RSMo 571.121 — Duty to carry and display permit — accessed 2026-08-08