Can you carry in West Virginia with a New York permit?
Yes, for eligible adults.
West Virginia allows permitless concealed carry for eligible adults, so no CCW license is required. Your New York permit is not part of a formal reciprocity agreement, but none is needed to carry legally.
West Virginia entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
West Virginia carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
Yes
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
None
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
39 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? New York does not honor West Virginia permits. See West Virginia to New York.
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