HB 5372
Creating WV Constitutional Carry Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the "WV Constitutional Carry Act of 2025," proposes to amend West Virginia law to allow individuals aged 18 to 20 to carry concealed deadly weapons without a permit, mirroring the current allowance for those 21 and older. It modifies existing sections of the Code of West Virginia regarding penalties for carrying weapons without authorization and expands exceptions for carrying firearms in specific circumstances. The bill also addresses felony classifications and penalties for prohibited firearm possession.
Key provisions
- Allows individuals aged 18-20 to carry concealed deadly weapons without a permit.
- Modifies penalties for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without authorization, increasing fines and potential imprisonment.
- Expands exceptions for carrying firearms in various situations, including on private property, during transportation, and at target shooting clubs.
- Revises felony classifications and penalties for individuals prohibited from possessing firearms.
- Establishes a process for individuals previously convicted of firearm offenses to petition for the ability to regain firearm possession.
- Exempts certain judicial officers, prosecutors, and staff from licensing fees.
- Clarifies that certain individuals, such as law enforcement officers and corrections employees, are permitted to carry firearms.
- Addresses the issue of expunged or pardoned convictions related to firearm offenses.
Who is affected
- Individuals aged 18-20
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