Wyoming Stun Gun Laws 2026 | College Student & Campus Guide

Campus Policies at Major Wyoming Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
University of Wyoming	Laramie	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	UW prohibits dangerous weapons on campus including stun guns under its weapons policy. View policy →
Casper College	Casper	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Casper College prohibits weapons on campus. View policy →
Northwest College	Powell	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Northwest College prohibits dangerous weapons on campus. View policy →
Laramie County Community College	Cheyenne	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	LCCC prohibits weapons on campus under its student conduct policy. View policy →
Western Wyoming Community College	Rock Springs	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Western Wyoming CC prohibits dangerous weapons on campus. View policy →

Wyoming has very permissive stun gun laws — legal for adults 18+ without any permit. The University of Wyoming and all major Wyoming campuses ban them regardless.

What Wyoming Law Actually Says

Wyoming Statutes § 6-8-104 permits adults 18+ to possess stun guns without a permit. No size or voltage restrictions. Prohibited on school grounds.

Campus Reality

UW, Casper College, Northwest College, LCCC, and Western Wyoming CC all ban stun guns on campus.

What to Carry Instead

For Wyoming students, a personal alarm and pepper spray are the right combination. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) is legal in Wyoming with no restrictions.

Always verify your specific campus policy before carrying any self-defense tool on Wyoming campus property.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in Wyoming?

Yes, for adults 18+ without a permit. Wyoming Statutes § 6-8-104 permits stun gun possession.

Can you bring a stun gun to a Wyoming college campus?

No. University of Wyoming and all major Wyoming campuses ban stun guns.

What self-defense tool is legal on every Wyoming campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted on every Wyoming campus. Pepper spray is also legal for Wyoming adults 18+ and permitted on most Wyoming campuses.

What should parents send with Wyoming college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm are the three essentials.

Is Wyoming one of the most permissive states for stun guns?

Yes. Wyoming has some of the most permissive weapons laws in the country. The only restriction that affects college students is the campus ban enforced by individual institutions.