Firearms
West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Prohibiting third-party purchase of firearm [SB-170]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit "straw purchases" of firearms in which a person ineligible under federal law to purchase or possess a firearm attempts to purchase a firearm from a firearm dealer through a third party who is not ineligible. This bill also conforms certain definitions to federal law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clark Barnes Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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Creating a sales tax holiday for purchases of guns and ammunition [HB-4521]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt the purchase of firearms during the first weekend of October from the sales tax imposed by §11-15. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Vetoed By Governor 4/2/10 on 04/02/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Relating to the regulation of firearms and other deadly weapons [HB-4325]
The purpose of this bill is to repeal the requirement of obtaining a license to carry a concealed weapon. This bill prohibits individuals who are prohibited by state law from possessing firearms from carrying any concealed weapon other than a firearm outside the person's residence or fixed place of business, increases the penalty for possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a prohibited possessor from a misdemeanor to a felony and, provides additional means of obtaining relief from disabilities. This bill continues the issuance
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Walker Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act [HB-4316]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt firearms, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in West Virginia, from Federal regulation under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Relating to the regulation of carrying firearms [HB-4280]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the applicability of certain hunting regulations to the carrying of firearms. This bill repeals limitations on how handguns may be carried in vehicles or in wooded areas or while bowhunting and clarifies miscellaneous other firearm regulations to only apply to rifles and shotguns. This bill also exempts individuals licensed or otherwise authorized to carry concealed weapons from certain regulations on the manner in which other firearms may be carried or transported in wooded areas or vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Douglas Reynolds Filed For Introduction on 02/02/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Prohibiting the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency [HB-4265]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot. The bill also makes legislative findings and declarations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Douglas Reynolds Filed For Introduction on 02/02/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Creating a sales tax holiday for purchases of guns and ammunition during the month of November [HB-4256]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt the purchase of guns and ammunition during the month of November from the sales tax imposed by this article.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ralph Rodighiero Filed For Introduction on 02/01/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
State Police, carrying of handgun by retired or medically discharged members [HB-4238]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Police to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Carrying of Handguns by Retired or Medically Discharged Members. This section is new; therefore, strike-throughs and
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer Reported In Com. Sub. For H. B. 4081 on 02/23/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Requiring qualifying law-enforcement officers employed by a West Virginia law-enforcement agency to receive certification to carry a concealed firearm nationwide [HB-4014]
The purpose of this bill is to require all law-enforcement agencies in this state to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided by the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and require law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law-enforcement officers the opportunity to be certified to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided in said act.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Romine Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Allowing a license to carry deadly weapons to remain valid until the applicant receives notice the application for renewal has been issued or denied [HB-2866]
This bill shall allow a license to carry deadly weapons that at the time of application was still valid, to remain valid until the applicant receives notice the application for renewal has been issued or denied by the county sheriff.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Hamilton Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Relating to the discharging of firearms within a certain distance of a dwelling house [HB-2507]
The purpose of this bill is to make it lawful for any person to discharge a firearm within five hundred feet of any dwelling house in a safe and accurate manner if that person obtains a permit to do so from the Director of the Division of Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch Carmichael Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Limiting the purchase of handguns to one gun per month [HB-2299]
The purpose of this bill is to limit the purchase of handguns to one gun per month. The bill exempts law-enforcement, correctional facilities, and private security companies from the limitation while providing criminal penalties. Finally, it exempts antique firearms from the limitation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Relating to concealed handgun license reciprocity [SB-378]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize reciprocity agreements with other states related to concealed handgun licensees of this and other states being honored; removing the requirement that licensees of other states be residents of said state; and requiring that a potential reciprocating state's licensure standards be similar to or greater than this state's
Sponsored by: Sen. Roman Prezioso To House Judiciary on 04/01/2009
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Requiring qualifying law-enforcement officers receive certification to carry concealed firearm nationwide [SB-305]
The purpose of this bill is to require all law-enforcement agencies in this state to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided by the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and require law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law-enforcement officers the opportunity to be certified to carry concealed firearms nationwide, as provided in the Act. Strike-throughs indicate language which would be eliminated; underscoring indicates new language which would be added. §15-2-25c
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dave Sypolt Filed For Introduction on 02/19/2009
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Clarifying concealed handgun license reciprocity [SB-148]
The purpose of this bill is to improve the concealed handgun license reciprocity process by recognizing any concealed handgun license issued by any other state to a nonresident of this state without the requirement of a reciprocity agreement or recognition of West Virginia permits by the other state as a condition of such recognition. This bill would continue statutory authorization for the Attorney General to negotiate and execute reciprocity agreements with other states as necessary to secure the recognition of West Virginia concealed handgun
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Sponsored by: Sen. Clark Barnes Filed For Introduction on 02/11/2009
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Prohibiting straw purchases of firearms [SB-139]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit "straw purchases" of firearms in which a person ineligible under federal law to purchase or possess a firearm attempts to purchase a firearm from a firearm dealer through a third party who is not ineligible. This bill also conforms certain definitions to federal law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clark Barnes Filed For Introduction on 02/11/2009
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Prohibiting the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot [HB-3331]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot.
Sponsored by: Rep. Douglas Reynolds Filed For Introduction on 03/23/2009
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Relating to concealed handgun licensing [HB-3314]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize reciprocity agreements with other states related to concealed handgun licensees of this and other states being honored; removing the requirement that licensees of other states be residents of said state; and requiring that a potential reciprocating state's licensure standards be similar to or greater than this state's. It also limits access to records, allows licenses to remain valid pending reissuance, and removes the requirement that social security numbers be supplied by applicants.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley 911 on 12/31/1969
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Requiring a notification be placed on drivers' license and state identification cards when granted a concealed weapons permit [HB-3300]
The purpose of this bill is to require a notification be placed on drivers' licenses and state identification cards when an individual has been granted a concealed weapons permit.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Morgan Filed For Introduction on 03/23/2009
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West Virginia 2009 Regular Session
Requiring all law-enforcement agencies to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms [HB-3057]
The purpose of this bill is to require all law-enforcement agencies in this state to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided by the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and require law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law-enforcement officers the opportunity to be certified to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided in said act.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Romine To Judiciary on 04/02/2009