Videos tagged with Wyoming HB 172

Wyoming has passed House Bill 172, significantly altering its gun-free zone laws and strengthening state preemption. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill allows individuals lawfully permitted to carry firearms to do so in many previously restricted areas, including public school buildings and government entity meetings. It also reinforces that only the state government can enact gun regulations, preventing local jurisdictions from creating a patchwork of laws.

Wyoming has enacted House Bill 172, effectively eliminating gun-free zones in public spaces, including the state capital and university campuses. Governor Mark Gordon allowed the bill to become law without his signature, expressing concerns about local control. This change permits law-abiding citizens to legally carry firearms in previously restricted areas, though private businesses retain the right to set their own policies.