How buying a gun in Sheridan works
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:
- Big Horn
- Story
- Dayton
- Ranchester
- Buffalo
- Clearmont
- Parkman
- Banner
Carrying a gun in Sheridan County
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.
Hunting near Sheridan
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 on the plains are hunted by Wyoming Game and Fish license.
The Bighorns hold elk, mule deer and moose, and the Powder River Basin plains hold pronghorn.
Public shooting ranges near Sheridan
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.