This bill amends the age requirement for individuals to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Wyoming, lowering the minimum age from twenty-one (21) to eighteen (18) years. Additionally, it makes a conforming amendment regarding the liability of the attorney general and members of the division of criminal investigation in relation to the issuance and revocation of concealed firearms permits. The bill also repeals a conflicting provision and clarifies that certain personnel, such as sheriffs and police chiefs, are not personally liable for damages arising from information submitted in the permit process.
The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2024. The changes aim to streamline the process for younger individuals to legally carry concealed firearms while maintaining protections for law enforcement and government entities involved in the permitting process.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 6-8-104