Credit: WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
In a massive win for the Second Amendment and constitutional freedoms, West Virginia’s governor has signed legislation expanding “constitutional carry” to include 18- to 20-year-old adults.
The newly signed law, House Bill 4106, eliminates the requirement that young adults obtain a permit or provisional license to carry a concealed firearm, putting them on equal footing with citizens 21 and older.
For years, West Virginia allowed permitless concealed carry, but only for those 21 and older. Meanwhile, 18- to 20-year-olds were forced to jump through bureaucratic hoops, including mandatory training and licensing, just to exercise a constitutional right.
That’s now over.
The new law:
Eliminates the requirement for 18-20-year-olds to obtain a “provisional license.”
Removes the threat of criminal penalties for law-abiding young adults carrying for protection.
Standardizes carry rights for all legal adults, ensuring the Second Amendment isn’t gated behind an age-based paywall.
This major Second Amendment victory didn’t happen in isolation.
It comes as Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a sweeping package of legislation following the 2026 Legislative Session—focused on economic growth, public safety, and government reform.
“These are commonsense measures focused on opportunity, safety, and making government work better for the people of West Virginia,” Morrisey said. “We’re taking steps to grow our workforce, protect our communities, and ensure our state is prepared for the future.”
Among the highlights:
SB 402 – Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act: Launches a micro-credentialing program to strengthen job readiness
HB 4009 & HB 4005 (Skills to Work Act): Expand portable benefits and hands-on workforce training
SB 490: Promotes short-term workforce training via Pell Grants
HB 4610 – Right-To-Try Act: Expands access to experimental, potentially life-saving treatments
SB 1026: Increases penalties for disrupting religious services while protecting lawful protest
HB 5638: Strengthens state cybersecurity infrastructure
The governor also signed additional reforms aimed at streamlining government and improving accountability, including:
Eliminating 25 redundant state boards and commissions (HB 5364)
Restoring oversight authority for student-athlete transfers (HB 4425)
Improving prescription drug oversight through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act (HB 5430)
Requiring continued investigations into school personnel misconduct—even after resignation (HB 4395)
And notably:
HB 4106 — expanding constitutional carry to 18–20-year-olds
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