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West Virginia Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: West Virginia has permitless carry: no license is required, and anyone 21 and older who may lawfully possess may carry concealed.

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West Virginia has permitless carry: no license is required, and anyone 21 and older who may lawfully possess may carry concealed. A Provisional license covers those 18 to 20, and an optional license is available.

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