Highlights:
- Private gun sales in Wyoming are legal.
- Gun permits and licenses aren’t needed when selling guns in Wyoming.
- Unlicensed or private sellers don’t need to record gun sales in Wyoming.
- Cash for Arms provides one of the easiest and fastest ways to sell a gun in Wyoming.
Step 1: Review Wyoming Gun Laws
There are both state and federal laws that affect how you can sell a gun in Wyoming. We’ve broken them down into practical questions and answers below:
Are Private Gun Sales Allowed in Wyoming?
Yes, private gun sales are allowed in Wyoming. This means you can sell guns in the state even if you’re not a licensed gun dealer.
Are Gun Permits Required to Buy Guns in Wyoming?
No, gun permits aren’t required to buy guns in Wyoming.
Are Buyers Required to Have a License to Buy a Gun in Wyoming?
No, buyers don’t need to have a license to buy a gun in Wyoming.
Are Buyer Background Checks Required for Gun Sales in Wyoming?
Buyer background aren’t required for gun sales in Wyoming by unlicensed/private sellers. They’re required for licensed dealers, however.
Are There Waiting Periods for Gun Sales in Wyoming?
No, there aren’t waiting periods for gun sales in Wyoming.
Do You Need to Record or Report Gun Sales in Wyoming?
You don’t need to record or report gun sales in Wyoming if you’re an unlicensed seller. Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-203 notes that licensed dealers have to maintain records required by federal law, however.
Do You Need to Register a Gun to Sell It in Wyoming?
No, you don’t need to register a gun to sell it in Wyoming because the state has no gun registry.
Who Is Ineligible to Buy a Gun in Wyoming?
These people aren’t eligible to buy a gun in Wyoming:
- Felony convicts unless the gun is an antique firearm
- People currently adjudged legally incompetent
- People who’ve been committed to a mental institution
- People under 21 if the gun is a handgun
- People under 18 if the gun is a shotgun or rifle
The prohibitions above are based on Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-404. The Gun Control Act adds more to the list of who can’t buy guns in the state:
- People convicted of/indicted for a crime that can lead to imprisonment for more than 1 year
- People prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing firearms or ammo
- Unlawful users of/addicts to controlled substances listed in the Controlled Substances Act
- People convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence cimes
- People discharged dishonorably from the US Armed Forces
- People with restraining, protection, or stalking orders
- People who’ve renounced US citizenship
- Fugitives from justice
- Illegal aliens
Step 2: Prepare to Sell Your Gun in Wyoming
To get the best deal, you should prepare both yourself and your gun for the sale.
For your gun, that means getting it ready for inspection by buyers. For yourself, it means preparing for advertisement and negotiation.
Clean Your Gun
Follow all safety rules for this, e.g. ensure it’s unloaded before you clean. Get your gun looking as good as it can get, because this will affect how buyers see it.
Note Your Gun’s Description
Note the gun’s make, model, caliber, finish, and other specifications. Note the accessories and modifications too. This will help you describe it when getting quotes remotely or making listings.
Look up the Gun’s Market Value
This will help you set a general baseline against which to compare offers. The two most popular ways to do this are to look up similar guns on platforms like GunBroker and get an appraisal. We can do the latter for free, though some other appraisers charge for the service.
Step 3: Pick Where You Want to Sell a Gun in Wyoming
There are at least 4 ways to sell your gun in Wyoming as a private seller. Here’s each one with a simple description of how to do it:
1. Sell Your Gun to Cash for Arms in Wyoming
We’re federally licensed, known for amazing prices, and offer super-smooth transactions. To sell your gun to us in Wyoming, just follow these steps:
- Submit your gun online for a free appraisal.
- Accept our offer, which typically send in an hour of submission.
- Follow our instructions for sending the gun (we’ll pay for shipping!).
- Pick your payment method: Zelle, direct deposit, or mailed check.
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2. Sell Your Gun to a Local Gun Store in Wyoming
If you have local gun stores nearby, this can be one of the fastest ways to sell your gun in Wyoming. To sell to one, follow these steps:
- Take the gun (unloaded and in a secure box) to the store for appraisal.
- Note the offer but don’t accept anything yet.
- Go to every other store in your area that buys used guns to get competing offers.
- Compare them and find the store with the best one.
- Try negotiating with that store to improve the deal if you can.
- Finalize the sale with the store’s help once you settle on a price.
Easy tip: To spare yourself the trouble of going to stores that may not want your gun, call ahead. Describe your gun’s make and model and ask if they’re interested in seeing it for appraisal.
3. Sell Your Gun to a Pawn Shop in Wyoming
Pawnbrokers are as speedy as gun shops, though they also make much lower offers. To sell to one, follow the exact same steps for selling to local gun stores. The tip we offered for those applies to pawn shops too!
Easy tip: Pawn shops generally pay the least for a used gun among the buyers we’ve listed. Only go to one if you can’t find another option and need fast cash.
4. Sell Your Gun to a Private Individual in Wyoming
You can sell your gun directly to another private person in Wyoming if you want more control over the price. You can advertise the gun through both online and offline listings to find buyers. Once you’ve found one, follow these steps:
- See if your buyer is eligible to buy the gun (see the list of prohibitions we provided earlier!).
- Decide the terms and price (refer to your research about your gun’s market value).
- Finalize the sale.
Easy tip: Even when selling a gun to private parties in Wyoming, you can and should get competing offers! It may take a while, but promoting your listing or making it as appealing as possible helps.
Conclusion
With this, you can safely and legally sell a gun in Wyoming. You can even use the guide to decide which buyer best meets your needs.
If your chief focus is to sell with no fuss and for profit, consider selling your gun to us at Cash for Arms. We can provide you with a smooth and easy sale experience that observes gun laws in Wyoming.