HB 5660
Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute
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Bill overview
This bill updates the process for obtaining a West Virginia concealed weapons license. It clarifies the fees required for resident and nonresident licenses, outlines the application process, and specifies the background check procedures that must be followed. The bill also addresses notification requirements for license holders who move and includes provisions for veterans and retired law enforcement officers, exempting them from certain fees and establishing a training requirement.
Key provisions
- Establishes fees of $50 for resident licenses and $100 for nonresident licenses.
- Requires applicants to complete a handgun safety training course.
- Specifies background check procedures, including a nationwide criminal history check.
- Outlines eligibility requirements for applicants, including age, criminal history, and mental health status.
- Mandates notification to the sheriff when a license holder moves within West Virginia or out of state.
- Provides exemptions from fees and requirements for honorably discharged veterans and retired law enforcement officers.
- Details the process for issuing duplicate licenses and the sheriff’s responsibilities.
- Requires sheriffs to maintain a registry of concealed weapons license holders.
Who is affected
- Residents of West Virginia
- Nonresidents of West Virginia
- Law enforcement agencies
- Sheriffs
- Gun owners
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Primary sponsor
T. Howell
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