Washington, DC – -(Ammoland.com)- Today, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced expanded concealed carry reciprocity for 18-20 year olds who obtain a provisional license, while also maintaining all 35 existing concealed carry recognition agreements for West Virginians over 21 who obtain a traditional concealed handgun license (CHL).
Prior to the passage of House Bill 4145, West Virginians who were at least 21 years of age could obtain a CHL and carry concealed in 35 states across the nation. HB 4145, which went into effect in May of this year, recognizes a law-abiding adult’s unconditional Right to Keep and Bear Arms by allowing individuals who are: (1) at least twenty-one years of age; (2) a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the U.S.; and (3) not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law, to carry concealed without first obtaining a CHL. Additionally, HB 4145 created a provisional CHL which allows law-abiding, trained 18-20 year olds to carry concealed as well.
Attorney General Morrisey has been committed to protecting the Second Amendment rights of all West Virginians. Not only has he maintained the existing 35 concealed carry reciprocity agreements for traditional CHLs, but he has also expanded these freedoms to 18-20 year olds, with provisional CHLs, who wish to exercise their fundamental right to self-defense. The provisional CHL will be recognized in 16 states.
Please reach out to Attorney General Morrisey and thank him for his tireless efforts to protect your Right to Keep and Bear Arms!
States which recognize both a provisional CHL and a traditional CHL: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah & Wyoming
State which only recognize a traditional CHL: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia & Wisconsin
States where no permit is needed to carry concealed: Maine & Vermont
Every person traveling with a concealed firearm should contact any state they will enter to confirm recognition status and any local restrictions. It is the responsibility of all West Virginia concealed firearm license holders to know and understand the applicable firearm laws of the states within which they plan to visit.
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There is one item that was not covered in this article that I feel is important for all to know..
All reciprocity agreements require that you hold a valid concealed carry permit in your state in order to legally
carry in another state with reciprocity agreement.
Just because we let 18 yr old’s die for our country, doesn’t mean they should have the same rights as someone 3 years older! Wait, that sounds stupid, huh?
Please cite the applicable provision in Michigan law allowing an 18 to 20 year old to obtain any kind of CPL (as they are known in this State). Being a member of the NRA, Michigan Coalition or Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Gun Owners, and a long time CPL holder, I believe myself to be quite familiar with Michigan’s gun laws (IANAL). However, I am not aware of any way under Michigan law for an 18-20 year old to obtain a CPL–provisional, or otherwise. It is true that an 18-20 year old may own a pistol. And, any Michigan citizen who… Read more »
Kudos to this man for having the backbone to do the right thing. He is to be commended for protecting the citizens of West Virginia and the Second Amendment. We NEED more like him in state and federal government.
R.S. G.
Alabama