Wyoming Weapons & Self-Defense Laws (2026)

Body armor is legal to purchase and wear in Wyoming for civilians without felony convictions. There have been no significant state-level legislative changes concerning body armor in Wyoming in recent years.

Wyoming law prohibits the possession, sale, or manufacture of brass knuckles under Wyo. Stat. § 6-1-104. Brass knuckles are considered a deadly weapon and possession is illegal except for law enforcement or military.

Butterfly knives are legal to own and carry in Wyoming with no specific restrictions beyond general knife laws. No significant legislative changes in recent years.

Constitutional Carry (Permitless Concealed Carry) is legal with restrictions in Wyoming. Stat. § 6-8-104. A permit is still available for reciprocity purposes.

Flamethrowers are legal to own and use in Wyoming with no state-level restrictions. No significant legislative changes regarding flamethrowers in recent years.

Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Wyoming with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.

Open carry of firearms is legal with restrictions in Wyoming without a permit for adults who are legally allowed to possess firearms. Wyoming became a constitutional carry state for residents in 2011, and expanded it to all US citizens in 2021.

Wyoming permits possession and use of pepper spray for self-defense without restrictions on container size or concentration under Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104. No permit or license is required to carry or possess pepper spray.

Suppressors / Silencers are legal with restrictions in Wyoming. Wyoming does not have state laws restricting suppressors beyond federal regulations.

Wyoming law does not specifically restrict switchblades or automatic knives. Possession, sale, and carry of switchblades are legal under Wyoming statutes.

Tasers & Stun Guns are legal with restrictions in Wyoming. No significant legislative changes since the current laws on stun guns and self-defense were enacted.