Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Park County. Cody was founded by Buffalo Bill and is home to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, whose Cody Firearms Museum holds one of the great collections of American arms. Lever-action collectors make the trip on purpose.
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 Cody-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 Park 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 mule deer hunting in the Absarokas and the Shoshone National Forest is by Wyoming Game and Fish license, many by draw.
Cody Nite Rodeo runs every summer night, and the Absaroka Mountains west of town hold elk, mule deer and bighorn.
These public ranges are run by or with state wildlife agencies. Hours, fees and supervision vary, so check each range page before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Powell, Meeteetse, Wapiti, Cody or anywhere in Park 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.
Yes. A .30-30, .35 Remington, .45-70 or .44 Magnum lever gun is a classic deer rifle for timber and brush out to 150 to 200 yards. Check your state's big-game rules.
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 Park County Sheriff) or a local attorney about your own situation.