West Virginia Residents Can Now Carry a Concealed Handgun without a Permit Beginning at 18, Instead of 21+

West Virginia residents can now carry a concealed handgun without a permit beginning at 18, instead of 21+

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new West Virginia law took effect Friday, allowing eligible residents to carry a concealed handgun without a permit beginning at age 18. According to sister station WOWK, House Bill 4106 expands the state's permitless carry law to adults ages 18 through 20 who do not have a disqualifying criminal record. West [...]

West Virginia lowers permitless carry age requirement from 21 to 18

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- On Friday, a bill extending permitless privileges to 18 to 20-year-olds took effect in the state of West Virginia. As a "constitutional carry" state, West Virginia allows eligible citizens to carry deadly weapons without a concealed handgun license. Like alcohol or tobacco products, you need to be over 21 to qualify for a permitless carry exception.  W.Va. Latest News: Between the [...]