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Pepper Spray Laws in Wyoming

The rules on pepper spray in Wyoming: who may own and carry them, where they are banned, and the penalties, from the state code.

Short answer: Wyoming has no state law that specifically regulates pepper spray. Under Wyoming's general rules, any object counts as a "deadly weapon" if, in the way it is used or intended to be used, it is reasonably capable of causing death or serious bodily injury; W.S. 6-1-104(a)(iv), 6-8-103; Title 6, ch. 8 (reviewed)

Pepper sprayWyoming has no state law that specifically regulates pepper spray. Under Wyoming's general rules, any object counts as a "deadly weapon" if, in the way it is used or intended to be used, it is reasonably capable of causing death or serious bodily injury; possessing, making, selling or carrying a deadly weapon with intent to threaten or injure someone is a felony (up to five years and $1,000).
Reviewed Wyoming Statutes Title 6, Chapter 8 (Weapons), with a keyword search of all of Title 6, on 2026-10-31; no provision found naming pepper spray, OC or chemical self-defense sprays.
Source: W.S. 6-1-104(a)(iv), 6-8-103; Title 6, ch. 8 (reviewed)

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Is pepper spray legal in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no state law that specifically regulates pepper spray. Under Wyoming's general rules, any object counts as a "deadly weapon" if, in the way it is used or intended to be used, it is reasonably capable of causing death or serious bodily injury; possessing, making, selling or carrying a deadly weapon with intent to threaten or injure someone is a felony (up to five years and $1,000).

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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