26 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation
26 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Reintroduction of legislation applies only to House bills and may occur from odd-numbered to even-numbered years. Legislation does not carryover automatically; the sponsor or cosponsors of a bill or resolution must submit a request for the legislation to carryover. The request must be made to the Clerk of the House no later than ten days before the commencement of the Second Regular Session.
Title: Prohibiting a list or registry of firearms Amendment
Description: The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to provide that the State of West Virginia or any of its subdivisions may not maintain any list or registry of firearms owned by West Virginians.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 4, 2014
Title: Exempting records of concealed weapon license applications and issuance from disclosure under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act
Description: Exempting records of concealed weapon license applications and issuance from disclosure under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act
Last Action: Motion to lay over motion to discharge committee adopted (Roll No. 92)
Last Action Date: February 18, 2014
Title: Exempting municipal court judges from fees for application and license to carry concealed weapons
Description: Exempting municipal court judges from fees for application and license to carry concealed weapons
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 14, 2014
Title: Relating to the procedures for issuing a concealed weapon license
Description: Relating to the procedures for issuing a concealed weapon license
Last Action: Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2014
Last Action Date: April 10, 2014
Title: Relating to possession of concealed deadly weapons in certain buildings owned by the state
Description: Relating to possession of concealed deadly weapons in certain buildings owned by the state
Last Action: To House Political Subdivisions
Last Action Date: January 16, 2014
Title: Providing that all future federal, state and local statutes concerning firearms are invalid and unenforceable
Description: The purpose of this bill is to make all future federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable. The bill makes it a felony to attempt to enforce a federal, state or local statute, ordinance, law, order or rule concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments that violate the state and federal constitutions. The bill makes findings. The bill provides penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to defend citizens of West Virginia who are prosecuted by the United States government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition. The bill provides for retroactivity. The bill provides that ex post facto laws are not created. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 20, 2014
Title: Relating to exceptions to prohibitions against carrying concealed handguns and reciprocity agreements for concealed carry
Description: Relating to exceptions to prohibitions against carrying concealed handguns and reciprocity agreements for concealed carry
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 21, 2014
Title: Relating to firearms and concealed firearms licenses
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit a person to possess firearms, other than shotguns and rifles, in a vehicle or conveyance without a concealed deadly weapons permit. The bill changes certain provisions covering all firearms to be limited to shotguns and rifles. The bill removes the provision that a firearm located in a storage area in or on a motor vehicle is deemed to be carried on or about a person who has a concealed handgun license. The bill permits a person to transport concealed firearms in a private motor vehicle or a private water-borne conveyance without the necessity of having a concealed deadly weapons permit.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: Providing for the uniform regulation of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories
Description: The purpose of this bill is to remove the authority of state political subdivisions to regulate sales and possession of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories, to ensure the uniform regulation and protection of the right to keep and bear arms in the State of West Virginia.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 24, 2014
Title: Relating to the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide that attempted enforcement of formerly valid firearms provisions determined null and void by this section is a misdemeanor. The bill provides fines for violations.
Last Action: To House Government Organization
Last Action Date: January 24, 2014
Title: Permitting a person to keep a firearm in his or her motor vehicle upon the grounds of the State Capitol Complex
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit a person to keep a loaded firearm in his or her motor vehicle upon the grounds of the State Capitol Complex if the vehicle is locked and the firearm is out of normal view.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Making gun permits and applications confidential except for law enforcement purposes
Description: The purpose of this bill is to ensure that gun permits and applications are confidential except for law enforcement purposes.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Providing that all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments are invalid
Description: The purpose of this bill is to make all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable. The bill makes it a felony to attempt to enforce a federal or local statute, ordinance, law, order or rule concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments that violate the state and federal constitutions. The bill makes findings. The bill provides penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to defend citizens of West Virginia who are prosecuted by the United States Government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition. The bill provides for retroactivity. The bill provides that ex post facto laws are not created. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 29, 2014
Title: Clarifying that persons who possess firearms, hunting dogs or other indicia of hunting do not necessarily need to have a hunting license
Description: Clarifying that persons who possess firearms, hunting dogs or other indicia of hunting do not necessarily need to have a hunting license
Last Action: Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2014
Last Action Date: April 10, 2014
Title: Relating to dangerous weapons
Description: The purpose of this bill is to permit a teacher who holds a valid concealed deadly weapon license to carry the weapon on school property for the protection of students and school employees if approved in writing by the county board of education and the teacher has passed drug testing. The bill provides that the teacher’s name may not be published as the holder of a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon. The bill also makes stylistic changes.
Last Action: To House Education
Last Action Date: February 7, 2014
Title: Relating to the right to bear arms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to make all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable. The bill makes it a felony to attempt to enforce a federal or local statute, ordinance, law, order or rule concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments that violate the state and federal constitutions. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to defend citizens of West Virginia who are prosecuted by the United States Government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition. The bill provides for retroactivity. The bill provides that ex post facto laws are not created. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Last Action: Motion to lay over motion to discharge committee adopted
Last Action Date: February 21, 2014
Title: Providing that law-enforcement officers employed as school security be allowed to carry firearms on school property under certain conditions
Description: Providing that law-enforcement officers employed as school security be allowed to carry firearms on school property under certain conditions
Last Action: To Education
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Creating Firearms Freedom Act
Description: Creating Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Permitting concealed weapons licensees to carry weapon on Capitol Complex with certain exception
Description: Permitting concealed weapons licensees to carry weapon on Capitol Complex with certain exception
Last Action: To Government Organization
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Allowing private property owner prohibit carrying firearms or deadly weapons on property
Description: Allowing private property owner prohibit carrying firearms or deadly weapons on property
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Clarifying distinction between hunters and shooters in the field
Description: The purpose of this section is to better clarify the distinction between hunters and shooters in the field. It would allow shooters who are in possession of a firearm in or near the woods to not have to possess a valid hunting license.
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 13, 2014
Title: Relating to municipal firearm laws
Description: The purpose of this bill is to create a uniform regulation of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories throughout West Virginia solely determined by the Legislature. It states legislative intent; provides definitions; general rules relating to the regulation of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; provides remedies for unlawful regulation; and provides for exceptions. The bill removes references to regulation of firearms by counties and municipalities. And, the bill provides applicability and effective date of the new article.
Last Action: Chapter 129, Acts, Regular Session, 2014
Last Action Date: April 14, 2014
Title: Correcting internal code reference regarding judges and prosecutors carrying firearms
Description: Correcting internal code reference regarding judges and prosecutors carrying firearms
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 16, 2014
Title: Clarifying when person engaged in outdoor recreation may possess certain firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to clarify circumstances under which a person may possess certain firearms while afield engaging in outdoor recreational activities.
Last Action: To Natural Resources
Last Action Date: January 28, 2014
Title: Permitting persons to possess certain firearms in vehicle without concealed deadly weapons permit
Description: Permitting persons to possess certain firearms in vehicle without concealed deadly weapons permit
Last Action: To Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 6, 2014
Title: Providing certain law-enforcement officers employed as school security be allowed to carry firearms
Description: The purpose of this bill is to provide that law-enforcement officers employed as school security be allowed to carry firearms on school property if certain conditions are met.
Last Action: To House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
