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WV SB30
Bill
AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum age for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a permit from 21 years old to 18 years old in West Virginia
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Removes the existing list of exemptions that previously allowed 18-20 year olds to carry only in specific circumstances (on their own premises, while hunting, at target practice, or as law enforcement/military members)
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Maintains all existing prohibitions on firearm possession, including for convicted felons, those with domestic violence convictions, persons adjudicated mentally incompetent, and illegal aliens
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Penalties for unlawful concealed carry by those under 18 remain unchanged: first offense is a misdemeanor with fines of $100-$1,000 and up to 12 months jail; subsequent offenses are felonies with 1-5 years imprisonment and $1,000-$5,000 fines
Legislative Description
Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/12/2026