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WV HB4106

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Horst

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for permitless concealed carry of deadly weapons from 21 to 18 years old in West Virginia
  • Repeals §61-7-3, which previously established the crime of carrying a deadly weapon without a license for persons under 21
  • Removes special exceptions that previously allowed 18-20 year olds to carry firearms only in limited circumstances (on own property, while hunting, unloaded during transport, at target practice)
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on firearm possession for convicted felons, those addicted to alcohol or controlled substances, persons subject to domestic violence protective orders, and others specified in federal law
  • Minors under 18 remain prohibited from possessing or carrying deadly weapons, with violations handled through juvenile court as delinquency proceedings

Legislative Description

Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds

Crime

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2026
Judiciary2/9/2026
Homeland Security2/6/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

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