West Virginia Firearms Laws: Rights and Carry in the Mountain State

Constitutional Carry, Second Amendment Preservation, Private Sales & Reciprocity in WV

West Virginia is a stalwart supporter of the Second Amendment, having firmly established Constitutional Carry as the law of the land. From the coal fields to the Eastern Panhandle, the state’s laws are designed to be as non-restrictive as possible for law-abiding citizens. West Virginia has no registration, no waiting periods, and has enacted the Second Amendment Preservation Act to push back against federal regulation. This guide explores the state’s robust Castle Doctrine, the ease of private transfers, and the legalities of carrying in state forests and parks.