Placing limitations on concealed carry permit

SB 200 amends West Virginia's concealed carry permit law to clarify restrictions on who may obtain a permit and to exclude certain individuals from criminal charges related to permit requirements. The bill modifies §61-7-4 to specify detailed application criteria, including background checks through national databases, disqualifications for certain criminal convictions (like domestic violence misdemeanors or recent DUIs), and residency requirements. It affects all applicants seeking a state resident or nonresident concealed carry permit for pistols or revolvers. The law requires sheriffs to verify applicant information against federal and state records before issuing permits.