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West Virginia concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. 21+ U.S. citizens or legal residents not prohibited may carry without a license.
Permit types
- Concealed handgun license
- Provisional license (18-20)
Issuing agency and how to apply
County sheriff
Apply to your county sheriff.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- Check with County sheriff
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $50
- Non-resident (new)
- $100
- Renewal
- Check with County sheriff
Provisional license (18-20): $15 at application plus $15 before issuance.
Training requirements
Qualifying handgun training with live fire.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- Within 45 days after filing
- Valid for
- 5 years
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents.
Reciprocity
West Virginia honors out-of-state permits for non-residents 21+ only if the issuing state recognizes WV permits (W. Va. Code 61-7-6a).
Sources
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.