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Wyoming

Guns are the number one leading cause of death of children. Lawmakers must do more to keep kids safe from gun violence. Learn more about what you can do to help in your state and community.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Wyoming safer by passing Dangerous Loopholes Laws.

Wyoming had the

5th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Wyoming had the

5th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Wyoming safer by passing Dangerous Loopholes Laws.

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Close Dangerous Loopholes

A deadly loophole allows guns to be sold between a seller and a buyer who don’t know each other – and no background check is required. Wyoming can close this “stranger-to-stranger” loophole and expand background checks to prevent dangerous people from buying guns.

12

children died by gun fire in 2021.

137

Wyomingites died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

Gun Laws in Wyoming

Enhanced background checks
Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles
Secure storage
Temporary transfer

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Our Impact in Wyoming

Throughout Wyoming, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.

2604

Supporters in the state

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Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

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Trained students and adults in 20 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

Prevent gun violence in Wyoming

You can help make Wyoming a safe place for kids and for your whole community. We urge the legislature to pass proven policy solutions, including emergency temporary transfer, secure storage, and closing the stranger-to-stranger loophole to prevent gun violence and tragedy. These policies keep the public safe from harm while protecting individual rights.

State Issue

Everyone experiences temporary moments of crisis. When that crisis is combined with a firearm, the outcomes can be deadly. Temporary transfer supports gun owners in crisis while protecting their rights and gets them help before things turn tragic.
State Issue

A deadly loophole allows guns to be sold between a seller and a buyer who don’t know each other – and no background check is required. Wyoming can close this “stranger-to-stranger” loophole and expand background checks to prevent dangerous people from buying guns.
State Issue

Too often, children accidentally find firearms in their home. This can lead to the death of themselves and family members. Secure storage laws can prevent these tragedies and make it easier for gun owners to keep firearms away from their young sons and daughters.
Mark Barden
“We are proud to work with the bipartisan champions to ensure we're doing everything we can to protect our kids and that millions more students will be trained to know the signs of violence and act to save lives. Our work does not end here, we will continue to bring our prevention programs to schools and communities across the country and advocate for life-saving policies.”
Mark BardenSandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and Co-CEO

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