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West Virginia CCW reciprocity map

See where your West Virginia permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.

Where your West Virginia permit is recognized

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

What West Virginia permit holders should know

WV is a constitutional carry state since 2016. Honors all valid out-of-state concealed carry permits per WV Code 61-7-6a.

Notable West Virginia restrictions

  • Permitless carry for those 21+
  • provisional permits available 18-20
  • No carry in schools, courthouses, or state Capitol
  • Private property owners may prohibit

Sources and review

Armanac reviewed this West Virginia entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.

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