WV Senate advances bill to allow 18 to 20 year olds to conceal carry without permit

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 313

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The West Virginia Senate has advanced legislation that would allow people ages 18 to 20 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

The Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 30 with a vote of 33 to 1. A similar House Bill, House Bill 4106, is under consideration by the House Judiciary committee.

West Virginia law currently allows people aged 21 years and older to carry a deadly weapon without a permit. …

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