Wyoming Delivers Major 2A Wins — But One Key Protection Falls Short
- Austin Reville
- Mar 21
- 3 min read
The 2026 Wyoming legislative session delivered some major victories for Second Amendment supporters—but it also highlighted just how important it is to stay engaged in the fight. Recently, three strong pro-Second Amendment bills backed by Gun Owners of America made it to Governor Mark Gordon’s desk. Two were signed into law, while a third—one of the most impactful—was vetoed.
Big Wins for Gun Owners
Let’s start with the good news. Two bills are now law in Wyoming:
Reduces the minimum age for concealed carry permits to 18 years old
Restores rights to young adults who are otherwise legally allowed to own firearms
Makes it a crime for state and local officials to enforce red flag confiscation orders
Pushes back against one of the most controversial due process violations in modern gun control
These are significant victories. Wyoming has taken real steps to both expand access to the right to carry and protect citizens from unconstitutional firearm seizures. At 2 If By Sea Tactical, we believe these wins matter—not just for Wyoming, but as a model for what other states should be pursuing.
The Bill That Was Vetoed
However, not everything crossed the finish line. Governor Gordon vetoed SF0101, an expansion of Wyoming’s Second Amendment Protection Act (SAPA). This bill would have added a civil enforcement mechanism, allowing citizens to take legal action if state or local agencies violated their Second Amendment rights by assisting in federal gun control enforcement. In simple terms: it would have given citizens a real way to hold government accountable.
Setting the Record Straight
Following the veto, several claims were made about the bill—many of which don’t hold up under scrutiny.
Myth: The bill would protect criminals or cartels
Reality: The legislation applied only to law-abiding citizens. It explicitly excluded criminals and those unlawfully in the country.
Myth: It would interfere with law enforcement efforts
Reality: The bill allowed full enforcement of state laws and federal laws unrelated to firearms, including drug and immigration enforcement.
Myth: Printz v. United States made the bill unnecessary
Reality: The Printz decision only says the federal government cannot force states to enforce federal law. It does not prevent states from voluntarily assisting federal enforcement—which is exactly what this bill sought to address.
Myth: It would create a flood of lawsuits
Reality: Holding government accountable is not easy or cheap. Any citizen pursuing legal action would face a long and costly legal process, and the bill even protected individual officers from personal liability.
What This Really Comes Down To
At its core, SF0101 was about one thing: drawing a line in the sand. If the federal government chooses to pursue unconstitutional firearm restrictions, should state resources be used to help enforce them? Wyoming lawmakers overwhelmingly said no. The Governor disagreed.
A Strong Step Forward — But More Work Ahead
Despite the veto, Wyoming still made meaningful progress this session.
Young adults regained access to their rights
Protections against red flag confiscation were strengthened
The state took another step toward becoming one of the most pro-Second Amendment states in the country
The fight isn’t over. Without a civil enforcement mechanism like the one proposed in SF0101, citizens still lack a clear path to challenge violations of their rights when they occur.
Why This Matters Beyond Wyoming
For those of us in states like Minnesota—where lawmakers are actively pushing new gun control measures—Wyoming serves as both an example and a warning. Rights can be expanded. Protections can be strengthened. But they can also be stalled or weakened if we’re not paying attention. At 2 If By Sea Tactical, we believe the Second Amendment is not negotiable—and it’s not self-enforcing. It requires constant vigilance, informed citizens, and the willingness to stand up when it matters. Wyoming made progress this year. Now it’s up to the rest of the country to follow—and finish the job.
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