WV HB3494

Requires persons convicted in West Virginia of crimes punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year, or misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, to sign a form at the time of conviction acknowledging they are prohibited from possessing firearms

Mandates that convicted individuals transfer any firearms they own to persons who are not prohibited from possessing firearms under the law

Maintains existing prohibitions on firearm possession for individuals convicted of felonies, those addicted to alcohol or controlled substances, persons adjudicated mentally incompetent, illegal aliens, those dishonorably discharged, and those subject to domestic violence protective orders

Preserves the right of non-prohibited persons aged 21 and older to carry concealed deadly weapons without a license if they are U.S. citizens or legal residents

Retains existing penalties: misdemeanor violations carry fines of $100-$1,000 and/or 90 days to one year in jail; felony violations carry up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine for violent crimes or drug offenses