Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Sheridan County. Sheridan sits at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, a ranching and polo town with a working saddlery tradition on Main Street. Ranchers here keep a lever gun in the truck and a revolver on the horse.
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 has no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. A dealer sale runs on ATF Form 4473 and the NICS background check. Federal age limits apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns at a dealer. Online orders ship to the Wyoming FFL you choose, who handles the check and transfer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Sheridan-area buyers:
Wyoming allows permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older who may legally possess a firearm, and open carry is widely legal. The optional concealed firearm permit is issued through the Wyoming Attorney General's Division of Criminal Investigation, with applications taken by the Sheridan County Sheriff. Many residents keep one for travel to other states. Schools, courthouses and posted places stay off limits.
Wyoming Game and Fish sets deer, elk and pronghorn seasons by hunt area, most licensed through the spring draw. Rifle seasons for deer and pronghorn commonly open in September and October and run into November depending on the area. Centerfire rifles must meet Wyoming's caliber and energy rules for big game. Check the current Wyoming Game and Fish regulations for your hunt area.
Elk and deer in the Bighorn National Forest and pronghorn out on the plains are hunted under a Wyoming Game and Fish license.
Elk, mule deer and moose live up in the Bighorns, while pronghorn work the Powder River Basin plains.
The ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most want a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a daily fee, and some close seasonally, so read the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Big Horn, Story, Dayton, Sheridan or anywhere in Sheridan 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 21 or older and may legally possess a firearm. The optional permit is issued through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
No. Dealer sales need only the federal background check.
Most pronghorn licenses come from the Wyoming Game and Fish draw. Check the hunt areas and deadlines on the WGFD site.
Rarely. States that allow handgun hunting set cartridge or energy minimums that 9mm does not meet, which rules out a G34 or G17L. The 10mm G40 with its 6.02-inch barrel is the one long slide that meets some state minimums, and you still have to read your own rules first.
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 September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (apply at the Sheridan County Sheriff) or a local attorney about your own situation.