West Virginia Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does West Virginia require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does West Virginia require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does West Virginia require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does West Virginia issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does West Virginia issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does West Virginia have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  West Virginia does not allow municipalities to create laws restricting gun owners rights with the exception of any local laws that were in place before June 1, 1999.

• +Q: Does West Virginia have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does West Virginia support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does West Virginia have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does West Virginia uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does West Virginia have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does West Virginia have?

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