# Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-104: Use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons prohibited; exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-104
- **Heading:** Use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons prohibited; exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Wyoming
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WY Code / Title 36 / Chapter 8 / Section 36-8-104

## Text

(a) The use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons of all kinds is prohibited in all state parks, campgrounds, recreational grounds, historic landmarks or historic sites providing, however, that:

(i) Firearms and weapons that otherwise comply with state law may be used at such times and in such places as the Wyoming game and fish commission may designate; and

(ii) A supervised public fireworks display may be held in a state park that is not subject to an open fire ban if the fireworks operator has obtained both a special use permit from the superintendent of the park, pursuant to department rules and regulations, and a permit for the display pursuant to W.S. 35-10-203 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-101 Repealed by Laws 1982, ch. 75, § 5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-101.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-102 Repealed by Laws 1982, ch. 75, § 5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-102.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-103 § 36-8-103. Removal of plants or structures prohibited; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-103.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-104 § 36-8-104. Use of firearms, fireworks, explosives and weapons prohibited; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-104.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-105 Penalty for violating W.S. 36-8-103 through 36-8-105](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-105.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-106 Supervision of museums; legends and historical information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-106.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-107 Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 44, § 3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-107.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-201 § 36-8-201. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-201.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-202 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-202.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-203 Creation; composition; qualification; appointment; terms and removal of members; election of officers; quorum; compensation and expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-203.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-204 Officers, agents and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-204.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-205 § 36-8-205. General powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-205.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-206 Exercise of powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-206.md)
- [Wyo. Stat. § 36-8-207 § 36-8-207. Authority to maintain and operate program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WY_T36_C8_S36-8-207.md)

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