The fate of Wyoming's gun-free zones now rests in Governor Mark Gordon's hands following the passage of HB 125 by the state legislature. Sponsored by Representative Jeremy Haroldson, the bill seeks to eliminate gun-free designations in most public spaces, including schools, colleges, and government buildings like the state capitol. It also criminalizes efforts to prevent legal gun owners from carrying concealed weapons in most locations, though exemptions exist for places like hospitals and mental health facilities.

HB 125 centralizes firearm regulation authority at the state level, superseding local jurisdictions, and allows private property owners to still prohibit weapons. School policies under the bill would permit trained staff to carry firearms, subject to stringent certification requirements. Despite strong opposition from teachers' unions and higher education bodies in Wyoming, supporters argue that the bill enhances personal security by allowing residents to defend themselves in traditionally gun-free areas, citing public support and statistics on mass shootings.

Governor Gordon, who received HB 125 on March 8, faces a 15-day deadline to decide its fate after the legislative session concluded. The bill encountered procedural hurdles but ultimately passed with amendments removed, reflecting Wyoming's strong Second Amendment advocacy and the bill's potential impact on state law and public safety policies.