West Virginia Gun Laws
Permitless concealed carryEligibility and location restrictions apply.
- Concealed carry
- Eligible people can carry concealed without a permit. Optional permits are available.
- Open carry
- Open carry is generally allowed, but state parks and some municipal recreation facilities restrict it.
- Police stops
- No general requirement to announce a firearm. Rules for showing your permit or ID and answering an officer still apply.
Sources & dates
Checked 2026-09-05.
Traveling to another state?
Check where your permit is recognized and see the carry rules along your route.