Bill > SF0037

This bill creates an enhanced concealed carry permit system in Wyoming that allows qualified individuals to obtain a more comprehensive permit with additional privileges. The attorney general will be responsible for issuing these permits, which require a $50 application fee, a full set of fingerprints, proof of firearm proficiency through an 8-hour qualifying handgun course, and meeting existing concealed carry requirements. The enhanced permit, valid for five years, provides expanded carrying privileges, specifically allowing permit holders to carry concealed weapons in schools, colleges, and professional athletic events where standard concealed carry permits would not permit firearms. Applicants must complete a detailed application process, including background checks and a firearms training course that covers Wyoming firearm laws, self-defense principles, and includes live fire training. The permit can be revoked for various reasons, including criminal convictions or misuse, and the attorney general must submit an annual statistical report on permit issuance and denial. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing laws to accommodate the new enhanced permit system, with most provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025, though some administrative sections take effect immediately.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0037