Wyoming Statutes Title 6. Crimes and Offenses § 6-8-102. Use or possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felony offenses; penalties; exception
Current as of December 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) Any person who has previously pleaded guilty to or been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a violent felony or a felony under W.S. 6-5-204(b), and has not been pardoned and who uses or knowingly possesses any firearm is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than three (3) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
(b) As used in this section “firearm” does not include an “antique firearm” as defined in W.S. 6-8-403(a)(viii).
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