Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto that authorizes an individual to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual 21 years or older to carry a concealed deadly weapon without a permit if the following conditions are met (Sec. 1):
• The individual is a United States citizen or legal resident; and
• The individual is not prohibited from receiving, possessing or transporting a firearm.

• Classifies the unauthorized possession of a concealed weapon without a permit for an individual under 21 years old with the following violations (Sec. 1):
• A misdemeanor with a fine from $100 to $1,000 and possible imprisonment up to 12 months for the first offense; and
• A felony with a fine from $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment of 1 to 5 years for a subsequent offense.

• Authorizes an individual between 18 to 21 years old to apply for a state license to carry a concealed weapon (Sec. 1).

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Vetoed by Governor Earl Tomblin

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes an individual to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual 21 years or older to carry a concealed deadly weapon without a permit if the following conditions are met (Sec. 1):
• The individual is a United States citizen or legal resident; and
• The individual is not prohibited from receiving, possessing or transporting a firearm.

• Classifies the unauthorized possession of a concealed weapon without a permit for an individual under 21 years old with the following violations (Sec. 1):
• A misdemeanor with a fine from $100 to $1,000 and possible imprisonment up to 12 months for the first offense; and
• A felony with a fine from $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment of 1 to 5 years for a subsequent offense.

• Authorizes an individual between 18 to 21 years old to apply for a state license to carry a concealed weapon (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes an individual to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual 21 years or older to carry a concealed deadly weapon without a permit if the following conditions are met (Sec. 1):
• The individual is a United States citizen or legal resident; and
• The individual is not prohibited from receiving, possessing or transporting a firearm.

• Classifies the unauthorized possession of a concealed weapon without a permit for an individual under 21 years old with the following violations (Sec. 1):
• A misdemeanor with a fine from $100 to $1,000 and possible imprisonment up to 12 months for the first offense; and
• A felony with a fine from $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment of 1 to 5 years for a subsequent offense.

• Authorizes an individual between 18 to 21 years old to apply for a state license to carry a concealed weapon (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes an individual to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual 21 years or older to carry a concealed deadly weapon without a permit if the following conditions are met (Sec. 1):
• The individual is a United States citizen or legal resident; and
• The individual is not prohibited from receiving, possessing or transporting a firearm.

• Classifies the unauthorized possession of a concealed weapon without a permit for an individual under 21 years old with the following violations (Sec. 1):
• A misdemeanor with a fine from $100 to $1,000 and possible imprisonment up to 12 months for the first offense; and
• A felony with a fine from $1,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment of 1 to 5 years for a subsequent offense.

• Authorizes an individual between 18 to 21 years old to apply for a state license to carry a concealed weapon (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text