Index to active gun legislation
HB 2499 -PASSED INTO LAW-. Gun businesses – shielding from sales tax
HB 2793 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Preemption – expanding
SB 246 Guns in schools – allows guns on college campus
SB 458 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Guns during emergencies – allowing

NRA gets special privileges for guns during emergencies

April 21, 2021

SB 458, passed into law. It handcuffs local officials from protecting citizens during a time of emergency by preventing them from temporarily closing a gun business. 👎dislike

Two more laws intended to only help gun businesses

April 11, 2021

HB 2499, signed into law. It exempts firearms and ammunition from sales tax. The purpose behind this NRA bill is to help their gun businesses sell more guns. 👎dislike
HB 2793, signed into law. It allows anyone to use their easily obtainable gun permit from another lenient state to carry loaded guns in West Virginia. 👎dislike

Both bills were signed into law this week by Governor Jim Justice. Unfortunately, West Virginia will experience more gun violence as a result.

Reciprocity bill passed the Senate

April 8, 2021

HB 2793 passed the full Senate. It allows anyone to use their easily obtainable gun permit from another lenient state to carry loaded guns in West Virginia. 👎dislike

This bill now moves to the House for consideration.

Two NRA bills to receive floor votes

April 5, 2021

HB 2793 is before the full Senate. It allows anyone to use their easily obtainable gun permit from another lenient state to carry loaded guns in West Virginia. 👎dislike
SB 458 is before the full House. It handcuffs local officials from protecting citizens during a time of emergency by preventing them from temporarily closing a gun business. 👎dislike

Both of these bills are expected to be voted on at any time. HB 2793 is before the full Senate for a vote. SB 458 is before the full Senate for a vote. Those supporting the safe use of guns should contact their State Senator right now. Ask for opposition to HB 2793. Also, contact your Representative and ask for opposition to SB 458. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Unsafe gun leniency bill passed the House

HB 2793 passed the full House. It allows anyone to use their easily obtainable gun permit from another lenient state to carry loaded guns in West Virginia. 👎dislike

The bill passed the full House today. It now moves to the state Senate to begin the consideration and voting process. The NRA asked their members to contact their state Senator. Safer gun law advocates can take this perfect opportunity to fight the power of the NRA and advocate for gun safety. Contact your state Senator and urge them to oppose HB 2793. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

A bill is moving fast to allow guns stores to push guns during any kind of emergency

March 28,2021

SB 458 passed the full Senate. It handcuffs local officials from protecting citizens during a time of emergency by preventing them from temporarily closing a gun business. 👎dislike

This past week, this bill passed the full Senate. It now moves to the House of Delegates. Please consider contacting your state Delegate and ask for opposition to SB 458. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Two unsafe gun laws advance to full chambers

March 25, 2021

HB 2793 is before the full House for a vote. It allows anyone to use their easily obtainable gun permit from another lenient state to carry loaded guns in West Virginia. 👎dislike
SB 458 is before the full Senate for a vote. It handcuffs local officials from protecting citizens during a time of emergency by preventing them from temporarily closing a gun business. 👎dislike

Both of these bills passed out of committees and now go before their full chambers. The NRA asked their members to contact their legislators. Right now is the time for gun regulation supporters to contact their Senator and Representative. Urge them to oppose HB 2793 and SB 458. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Hearings soon on two NRA unsafe bills

March 23, 2021

HB 2793 is scheduled for a committee hearing. It allows anyone to use their easily obtainable gun permit from another lenient state to carry loaded guns in West Virginia. 👎dislike
SB 458 is scheduled for a committee hearing. It handcuffs local officials from protecting citizens during a time of emergency by preventing them from temporarily closing a gun business. 👎dislike

Both bills will be heard in committee meetings soon. Now is the time to contact your state Senator and Representative. Urge them to oppose HB 2793 and SB 458. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Coming soon, loaded guns on college campuses

March 3, 2021

SB 246 is in committee. It allows anyone to bring their loaded guns to college. Apparently, students will need to bring their books and guns to class. 👎Dislike

This bill is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The NRA asked their member to contact the committee. To offset the power of the NRA and advocate for gun safety, gun control people can call committee members now and ask for opposition to SB 246. Alternatively, contact your State Senator and ask for opposition to SB 246. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.