How buying a gun in Cheyenne works
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Wyoming law allows.
Wyoming does not require a purchase permit, registration, or waiting period for firearm purchases. Dealer sales involve ATF Form 4473 and the NICS background check. Federal age limits apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online orders ship to the Wyoming FFL of your choice, who handles the check and transfer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Cheyenne-area buyers:
- Laramie
- Pine Bluffs
- Burns
- Albin
- Carpenter
- Granite Canon
- Fort Collins
- Wheatland
Carrying a gun in Laramie County
Wyoming allows permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older who may legally possess a firearm, and open carry is widely legal. The optional concealed firearm permit is issued through the Wyoming Attorney General's Division of Criminal Investigation, with applications taken by the Laramie County Sheriff. Many residents keep one for travel to other states. Schools, courthouses, and posted places remain off limits.
Hunting near Cheyenne
Wyoming Game and Fish sets deer, elk, and pronghorn seasons by hunt area, most licensed through the spring draw. Rifle seasons for deer and pronghorn typically open in September and October and run into November depending on the area. Centerfire rifles must meet Wyoming's caliber and energy rules for big game. Check the current Wyoming Game and Fish regulations for your hunt area.
Pronghorn and mule deer roam Laramie County's plains, much of which is private land; licenses are issued through the Wyoming Game and Fish draw.
F.E. Warren Air Force Base and the rail yards attract steady buyers, while pronghorn hunters frequent the plains each fall.
Public shooting ranges near Cheyenne
The public ranges listed on the city pages are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the U.S. Forest Service. Many ask for a hunting license, a range pass or a small fee, and hours change with the season, so check the agency page before you drive.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.