Bill Would Eliminate Wyoming’s ‘Gun-Free Zones’

Published on January 21, 2023 -- in Guns/News/Legislature

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By Mark Heinz, Outdoors Reporter
Mark@CowboyStateDaily.com

Signs stating “no firearms allowed” are displayed prominently near the entrances to the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. ... If House Bill 105 passes the Legislature and is signed into law, they’ll come down, as will “gun-free zone” notices all over Wyoming.

The measure, primarily sponsored by Rep. Jeremy Haroldson, R-Wheatland, was received for introduction Jan. 11, but hadn’t been assigned to a legislative committee as of Friday.

Mostly A Free-Carry State

Both open and concealed carry of firearms without a permit is allowed in Wyoming, and particularly during hunting seasons it’s not unusual to see people bearing arms in the Cowboy State. ... However, it’s still largely left up to property owners, businesses and institutions whether firearms are allowed on their premises. Many businesses won’t allow customers or employees to bring their guns.

Guns are likewise effectively banned on the University of Wyoming campus, as well as in or around most public schools and other public buildings, such as county courthouses.

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