Carrying
W. Va. Code § 61-7-7 — a concealed weapon without a license at eighteen, for a citizen or legal resident not prohibited
No license needed. Any person may carry a concealed deadly weapon without a license who is at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen or legal resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
A license is still issued. A resident applies to the sheriff of the county and pays a fee of $50, and a license may be issued only for pistols and revolvers.
The barred places apply with or without a license. A particular situation is a question for a licensed West Virginia attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- W. Va. Code § 61-7-7 — Persons prohibited from possessing firearms; right of nonprohibited persons to carry concealed
- W. Va. Code § 61-7-4 — License to carry deadly weapons; how obtained
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed West Virginia attorney.