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On December 6, 2025, Wyoming Governor Mark Williams signed into law a bill that will allow military personnel to carry concealed weapons on base. The new law, which was championed by State Senator Sarah Thompson, is aimed at increasing security for service members stationed in Wyoming.Under the previous law, military personnel were not allowed to carry concealed weapons on base unless they were specifically authorized to do so. This meant that many service members were left defenseless in the event of an active shooter situation or other threat.Senator Thompson, herself a veteran of the US Army, argued that service members should have the same rights to self-defense as civilians. She further stated that allowing military personnel to carry concealed weapons on base would not only increase security for service members but also act as a deterrent to potential attackers.Governor Williams, a strong advocate for the Second Amendment, praised the bill for upholding the rights of Wyoming's service members. He stated, "Our military personnel put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. It is only right that we afford them the same rights and protections that we do for our civilian population."The new law has received widespread support from the military community in Wyoming. Colonel John Richards, Commander of the Wyoming National Guard, expressed his gratitude for the bill's passage, stating that it would greatly enhance the safety and security of service members on base.The bill will go into effect immediately, allowing military personnel in Wyoming to carry concealed weapons on base as long as they possess a valid concealed carry permit. Governor Williams has indicated that he will continue to work towards bolstering the rights and protections of Wyoming's military personnel.