Firearms
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation [HB-2951]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
[Veterans ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow those in active military service, and their spouses, while stationed at a West Virginia military installation to be considered as residents of this state for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pushkin
Filed For Introduction on 02/24/2015
Spread the world
Gettr West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Exempting indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house [HB-2831]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm withing five hundred feet of a church or dwelling house. The bill amends the definition of "shooting range" to include an indoor range.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips
Filed For Introduction on 02/20/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Authorizing appointees or employees of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to carry concealed handguns [HB-2756]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize appointees or employees of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to carry concealed handguns.
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum
On 2nd Reading To Judiciary on 03/06/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Creating the "Firearm Protection Act" [HB-2651]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the “Firearm Protection Act” that provides that any federal law effective after March 1, 2015 which attempts to ban semiautomatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state is unenforceable in West Virginia. The bill also provides for an effective date.
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum
Filed For Introduction on 02/06/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Extending buck firearms season by one week [HB-2640]
[Animals ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
The purpose of this bill is to increasing buck firearms season by one week. The bill permits a season bag limit of four deer. The bill requires the county commissions of the fifty-five counties be consulted in determining and scheduling buck firearms season. The bill permits Sunday hunting in all fifty-five counties. The bill requires rule making.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Folk
Filed For Introduction on 02/06/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Exempting information contained in a concealed weapon permit application from the Freedom of Information Act [HB-2636]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy of concealed weapon permit holders. The bill provides that information relating to applications for concealed weapon permits is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. The bill further provides that information collected in the application process for a concealed weapon permit is confidential and provides criminal penalties for violations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum
Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2015 on 04/15/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Clarifying when a chief law-enforcement officer is required to certify the transfer or making of certain firearms [HB-2619]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Clarifying when a chief law-enforcement officer is required to certify the transfer or making of certain firearms
Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Hamrick
Filed For Introduction on 02/05/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Making applications, permits, and renewal applications for carrying a concealed weapon not subject to public disclosure [HB-2610]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Making applications, permits, and renewal applications for carrying a concealed weapon not subject to public disclosure
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Marcum
Filed For Introduction on 02/05/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Possessing deadly weapons on school buses or on the premises of educational facilities [HB-2502]
[Crime ]
[Education ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize active law-enforcement officers and retired law-enforcement officers acting as security for schools to carry deadly weapons on a school bus, on school property or at school sponsored functions when certain conditions are met.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Ambler
Chapter 78, Acts, Regular Session, 2015 on 04/15/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Permitting the possession of firearms on the grounds of higher education institutions by all persons with valid licenses [HB-2446]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to permit the possession of firearms on the grounds of higher education institutions by all persons with valid licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Rohrbach
Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Clarifying circumstances under which a person may possess certain firearms while afield hunting [HB-2178]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Sports ]
[Recreation ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify circumstances under which a person may possess certain firearms while afield hunting or engaging in other outdoor recreational activities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rupert Phillips
Filed For Introduction on 01/21/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Prohibiting the publication of the identities of persons who have been issued licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon [HB-2152]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Data Privacy ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the publication of the identities of persons who have been issued licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman
Filed For Introduction on 01/20/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Relating to exceptions to prohibitions against carrying one or more concealed deadly weapons and reciprocity agreements [HB-2145]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that any law-abiding person twenty-one years of age or older may carry a concealed weapon within the boundaries of the state, including on or within municipally owned or controlled buildings, recreation centers or properties, without first obtaining a license to carry concealed deadly weapons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Folk
Filed For Introduction on 01/20/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Permitting family court judges and magistrates to carry concealed handguns without a permit [HB-2134]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain persons authorized to carry handguns into court buildings must have firearms training and certification equivalent to members of the state police.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Hamilton
Filed For Introduction on 01/20/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Permitting those individuals who have been issued concealed weapons permits to keep loaded firearms in their motor vehicles on the State Capitol Complex grounds [HB-2128]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
The purpose of this bill is to permit those individuals who have been issued a concealed weapons permit to keep loaded firearms in their motor vehicles on the state Capitol Complex grounds provided that the vehicles are locked and the weapons are out of normal view.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Arvon
Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2015 on 04/15/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
Permitting certain holders of concealed weapons permits to carry weapons of the grounds and buildings on the State Capitol Complex [HB-2120]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to permit holders of licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex and its buildings. The bill sets forth the requirements to apply and qualify for an endorsement to be added to a concealed carry permit, and specifies reasons for which an endorsement may be denied, suspended or revoked. The bill also prohibits those licensees from carrying any concealed deadly weapon within the Supreme Court’s offices and rooms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Saira Blair
Filed For Introduction on 01/20/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2015 Regular Session
West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act [HB-2109]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition from federal regulation if it is sold and maintained in the State of West Virginia. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Saira Blair
Filed For Introduction on 01/20/2015
Spread the world
West Virginia 2014 Regular Session
Permitting concealed weapons licensees to carry weapon on Capitol Complex with certain exception [SB-80]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Permitting concealed weapons licensees to carry weapon on Capitol Complex with certain exception
Sponsored by: Sen. Dave Sypolt
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2014
Spread the world
West Virginia 2014 Regular Session
Creating Firearms Freedom Act [SB-76]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
Creating Firearms Freedom Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dave Sypolt
Filed For Introduction on 01/08/2014
Spread the world
West Virginia 2014 Regular Session
Providing certain law-enforcement officers employed as school security be allowed to carry firearms [SB-539]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that law-enforcement officers employed as school security be allowed to carry firearms on school property if certain conditions are met.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch Carmichael
To House Judiciary on 02/27/2014