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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Chris Rose
RRepublican
Co
Darren Thorne
RRepublican
Co
Rupie Phillips
RRepublican
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