§61-7-4a. Provisional License to Carry Deadly Weapons; How Obtained
(a) Any person who is at least eighteen years of age and less than twenty-one years of age who desires to obtain a state license to carry a concealed deadly weapon shall apply to the sheriff of his or her county for a provisional license, and pay to the sheriff, at the time of application, […]
§61-7-5. Revocation of License
A license to carry a deadly weapon shall be deemed revoked at such time as the person licensed becomes unable to meet the criteria for initial licensure set forth in section four of this article. Any person licensed under the provisions of this article shall immediately surrender his or her license to the issuing sheriff […]
§61-7-6. Exceptions as to Prohibitions Against Carrying Concealed Handguns for Persons at Least Eighteen Years of Age and Fewer Than Twenty-One Years of Age; Exemptions From Licensing Fees
(a) The provisions in section three of this article do not apply to any person at least eighteen years of age and fewer than twenty-one years of age who is: (1) Carrying a deadly weapon upon his or her own premises; (2) Carrying a firearm, unloaded, from the place of purchase to his or her […]
§61-7-6a. Reciprocity and Recognition; Out-of-State Concealed Handgun Permits
(a) A valid out-of-state permit or license to possess or carry a handgun is valid in this state for the carrying of a concealed handgun, if the following conditions are met: (1) The permit or license holder is twenty-one years of age or older;
§61-7-7. Persons Prohibited From Possessing Firearms; Classifications; Right of Nonprohibited Persons Over Twenty-One Years of Age to Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons; Offenses and Penalties; Reinstatement of Rights to Possess; Offenses; Penalties
(a) Except as provided in this section, no person shall possess a firearm, as such is defined in section two of this article, who: (1) Has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
§61-7-8. Possession of Deadly Weapons by Minors; Prohibitions
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a person under the age of 18 years who is not married or otherwise emancipated shall not possess or carry concealed or openly any deadly weapon: Provided, That a minor may possess a firearm upon premises owned by the minor or his or her family […]
§61-7-9. Possession of Machine Guns, Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, transport, or have in his possession, any machine gun, submachine gun, or any other fully automatic weapon unless he or she has fully complied with applicable federal statutes and all applicable rules and regulations of the secretary of the treasury of the United States relating to […]
§61-7-1. Legislative Findings
The Legislature finds that the overwhelming support of the citizens of West Virginia for article three, section twenty-two of the Constitution of this state, commonly known as the “Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment”, combined with the obligation of the state to reasonably regulate the right of persons to keep and bear arms for […]
§61-7-2. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Antique firearm” means:
§61-7-3. Carrying a Deadly Weapon Without Provisional License or Other Authorization by Persons Under Twenty-One Years of Age; Penalties
(a) Any person under twenty-one years of age and not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms under section seven of this article who carries a concealed deadly weapon, without a state license or other lawful authorization established under the provisions of this code, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not […]