SF0037

Establishes an enhanced concealed carry permit that allows qualified permit holders to carry concealed weapons in school facilities, athletic events, and college or university facilities.

• Creates the enhanced concealed carry permit program administered by the Attorney General, with application requirements including name, address, physical description, signature, date of birth, citizenship status, driver's license or identification number, and optional social security number. (W.S. 6-8-105(b)(ii))
• Requires applicants to submit a $50 nonrefundable permit fee, fingerprints, and proof of completion of a qualifying handgun course within the preceding 12 months. (W.S. 6-8-105(c))
• Establishes eligibility criteria including satisfying standard concealed carry permit requirements, holding valid Wyoming identification, and completing an 8-hour face-to-face handgun course taught by a certified instructor, or qualifying as a current or former law enforcement officer. (W.S. 6-8-105(d), W.S. 6-8-105(e))
• Specifies that qualifying handgun courses must include instruction on Wyoming firearms law and use of deadly force, safe and responsible handgun use, self-defense principles, and live fire training with at least 98 rounds. (W.S. 6-8-105(e)(iv))
• Requires the Attorney General to process applications and issue or deny permits within 60 days of receiving all required items, with applicants having 30 days to submit additional documentation if denied and 20 days to receive reconsideration results. (W.S. 6-8-105(f))
• Permits are valid for 5 years and may be renewed by filing a renewal form, notarized affidavit, renewal fee, and proof of completing a firearms course within 12 months of renewal or meeting law enforcement qualification requirements. (W.S. 6-8-105(g))
• Authorizes the Attorney General and county sheriffs to revoke permits for ineligibility, controlled substance or alcohol-related offenses, crimes of violence, fraud, misuse, or violation of permit provisions. (W.S. 6-8-105(h), W.S. 6-8-105(j))
• Allows enhanced concealed carry permit holders to carry concealed weapons in school athletic events, elementary and secondary school facilities, and college or university facilities, subject to employee restrictions in W.S. 21-3-132.