SB 37 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Clarifying limitations on concealed carry permit

SB 37 clarifies existing rules for obtaining concealed carry permits in West Virginia, affecting applicants seeking permits for pistols or revolvers. It specifies that permits are limited to these weapons, requires applicants to verify citizenship/residency, age (21+), and absence of certain criminal convictions or mental health restrictions, and mandates a national background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The bill also details fee structures ($50 for residents, $100 for non-residents) and clarifies that $25 of the fee funds the State Police while $25 goes to a concealed weapons license administration fund. It does not create new restrictions but makes the application process and eligibility criteria clearer.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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