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WV
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry since May 2016. Broad preemption prevents any local ordinance from restricting firearm ownership or transfer.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry concealed without a permit since May 2016.
  • •Yes, no permit (Open Carry) — Open carry of handguns and long guns is legal without any permit.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Broad preemption prevents any local ordinance from restricting firearm ownership, possession, or transfer.
  • •No Background Check (Private) — Private sales between individuals do not require a background check.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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