Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Laramie County. Cheyenne is Wyoming's capital and home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, which began as Fort D.A. Russell in 1867 and today hosts an ICBM wing and a base museum. The city grew with the Union Pacific Railroad and still celebrates its frontier past each July at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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 state permit to purchase a rifle or handgun, and we found no state waiting period. A licensed dealer completes Form 4473 and runs the federal background check, and federal law sets the dealer age at 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns. Firearms bought online ship to the FFL dealer you choose for pickup. A holder of an ATF 03 Curio and Relic license may receive eligible C&R rifles directly under federal rules; we know of no Wyoming restriction, but confirm current rules before ordering.
Dealers in these communities all work for Cheyenne-area buyers:
Wyoming law lets a U.S. resident carry a concealed firearm without a permit if the person meets the statute's permit qualifications, including a minimum age of 18, and may lawfully possess the firearm. Permits are still issued and are useful for travel to states that recognize them. The Attorney General issues permits through the Division of Criminal Investigation, and applicants apply in the county where they live through the sheriff's office. A permit is valid statewide for five years. Prohibited places still apply, so review the statute before you carry.
Wyoming sets deer seasons by hunt area, and many licenses are drawn; check the current Wyoming Game and Fish regulations for 2026 dates in Laramie County hunt areas. Under the Commission's cartridge regulation, deer and pronghorn require a centerfire firearm of at least .22 caliber (not .22 Hornet) with a bullet of at least 60 grains, a cartridge at least 2 inches long and an expanding point bullet. Elk need at least .24 caliber with the same 2-inch and expanding-bullet rules. With expanding hunting loads, .30-06, 8mm Mauser, 7.62x54R and .303 British meet these limits; full metal jacket surplus ammunition does not.
Cheyenne sits on the high plains, with mule deer and pronghorn on the surrounding prairie and the Pole Mountain unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest about 30 miles west. Hunt areas and license types are set by Wyoming Game and Fish.
Hunting and shooting are part of everyday life in southeast Wyoming, from pronghorn on the plains to deer and elk in the mountains west of town. Note that recreational target shooting on the Pole Mountain unit is closed each year from March 31 to September 10, with an exemption for licensed hunters.
The public ranges listed on the city pages are run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and range hours are set by the agency.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, October 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Pine Bluffs, Burns, Albin, Cheyenne or anywhere in Laramie County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes, if you are a U.S. resident who meets the statute's permit qualifications, including being at least 18, and may lawfully possess the firearm.
The 7.62x54R cartridge meets Wyoming's caliber and length rules, but you must use an expanding point bullet of at least 60 grains. Surplus full metal jacket ammunition is not legal.
The Attorney General issues them through the Division of Criminal Investigation, and you apply in your county of residence through the sheriff's office.
In most rifle states a .30-06, 8mm Mauser or 7.62x54R is legal for deer with expanding hunting bullets. Full metal jacket surplus ball is generally not legal for big game. The city page names the zone.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of October 2026. See our buying guide and check with Wyoming Attorney General through the Division of Criminal Investigation (apply via the Laramie County Sheriff) or a local attorney about your own situation.