Does Kansas honor a Wyoming non-resident permit?

Wyoming does not issue non-resident carry permits (residents only — the DCI FAQ answers 'Can a non-resident obtain a concealed firearm permit in Wyoming?' with 'No.' Active-duty Wyoming military stationed out of state may still apply; a permit remains valid if the holder later moves away but cannot be renewed), so the question does not arise.

Can a Kansas resident permit holder carry in Wyoming?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Wyoming's law, not Kansas's.

Where does Kansas publish its official reciprocity list?

Kansas publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Resident permit · WY → KS

Is a Wyoming Resident Permit Valid in Kansas?

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-09-27

Both doors are open: Kansas accepts your Wyoming resident permit, and its permitless law covers eligible visitors for adults 21+ regardless of permits.

Why

Kansas recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
Kansas allows permitless carry for eligible adults 21+, which extends to visitors who may legally possess a handgun.

K.S.A. 75-7c03: 'a valid license or permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by another jurisdiction shall be recognized in this state, but only while the holder is not a resident of Kansas.' AG guidance states recognition applies to any non-resident holder aged 18 or older.

The permit (Wyoming)

Permit: Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP)
Issued by: Wyoming Attorney General through the Division of Criminal Investigation (applications filed with the sheriff of the applicant's county of residence)
Issue policy: Shall-issue

The destination (Kansas)

Recognition policy: Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry: Yes (21+)
Duty to inform: No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit: No state limit

Carry rules in Kansas

Your Wyoming habits may not match Kansas's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.

No Kansas statute imposes a proactive duty to inform an officer that you are carrying.
Kansas sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Kansas allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
A person 21+ who may lawfully possess a handgun may carry it loaded, openly or concealed, in a vehicle without a license; under-21 concealed carry (including in vehicles) is restricted by K.S.A. 21-6302.

Off-limits places in Kansas

Kansas bans carry in 3 kinds of places. The first on the list:

Any building conspicuously posted with AG-approved no-firearms signage at its entrances (K.S.A. 75-7c10)
K-12 school buildings, jails, courthouses and similar public buildings where properly posted

See all 3 places you can't carry in Kansas →

Wyoming vs Kansas: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Wyoming into Kansas changes 2 rules: permitless carry (Yes (18+) → Yes (21+)); out-of-state permits honored (35 states → All states).

Rule	Wyoming	Kansas
Permitless carry	Yes (18+)	Yes (21+)
Duty to inform police	No	No
Magazine limit	None	None
Out-of-state permits honored	35 states	All states
Open carry	Yes, no permit	Yes, no permit

Going the other way, a Kansas resident permit in Wyoming: recognized — and permitless carry applies.

Driving on from Kansas

How a Wyoming resident permit fares in the states bordering Kansas:

Colorado — Recognized — carry with your permit
Missouri — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Nebraska — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Oklahoma — Recognized — and permitless carry applies

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

See the full 50-state map for a Wyoming resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Does Kansas honor a Wyoming non-resident permit?: Wyoming does not issue non-resident carry permits (residents only — the DCI FAQ answers 'Can a non-resident obtain a concealed firearm permit in Wyoming?' with 'No.' Active-duty Wyoming military stationed out of state may still apply; a permit remains valid if the holder later moves away but cannot be renewed), so the question does not arise.
Can a Kansas resident permit holder carry in Wyoming?: Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Wyoming's law, not Kansas's.
Where does Kansas publish its official reciprocity list?: Kansas publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Official sources

Kansas AG - Out-of-State License Recognition — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c03 (recognition of out-of-state licenses; provisional licenses) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 21-6302 (criminal carrying of a weapon; under-21 rule) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c05 (application; residency) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c10 (posted prohibited buildings) — accessed 2026-08-08
K.S.A. 75-7c04 (disqualifications; 8-hour handgun safety and training course) — accessed 2026-09-27
K.S.A. 21-6301 (criminal use of weapons; under-18 handgun possession) — accessed 2026-09-27
K.S.A. 75-7c08 (license renewal) — accessed 2026-09-27
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
Wyoming Legislature — Title 6 compiled statutes (W.S. 6-8-104(a)(iv), (b)(ii) as amended) — accessed 2026-09-27