WV HB4325 | 2010 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-03 - To House Natural Resources
Pending: House Natural Resources Committee

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to repeal the requirement of obtaining a license to carry a concealed weapon. This bill prohibits individuals who are prohibited by state law from possessing firearms from carrying any concealed weapon other than a firearm outside the person's residence or fixed place of business, increases the penalty for possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a prohibited possessor from a misdemeanor to a felony and, provides additional means of obtaining relief from disabilities. This bill continues the issuance of concealed weapons licenses to permit qualifying West Virginia residents to obtain a license for reciprocity purposes when traveling in states that require a license and which will recognize a West Virginia license.

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Title

Relating to the regulation of firearms and other deadly weapons

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-03 To House Natural Resources
2010-02-03 Introduced in House
2010-02-03 To Natural Resources then Judiciary
2010-02-03 Filed for introduction

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