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CCW Methods & Issues => General CCW Discussion => Topic started by: 21fred on January 03, 2019, 12:42:02 PM

Title: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: 21fred on January 03, 2019, 12:42:02 PM

Greetings. I did a quick search for this topic as I am sure it is on here someplace but I didn't find it.  I am traveling to West Virginia, through Maryland and VA.  I understand that while traveling through Md. I will need to keep my gun and ammo locked up in separate containers.

I would like to know if Virginia and/or West Virginia honor Delaware Resident Concealed Carry permits.   Further, I will be staying and hiking in a state park in W.VA. I guess I will have to consult their website to see if carry is allowed.

I also have a non-resident PA permit if that helps.

Thanks and I apologize for the probable redundancy of this question. I think that there are a lot of people on this forum that are much more informed than me on this (and probably a ton of other) topic(s).

Thanks

Title: Re: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: oldgraygeek on January 03, 2019, 12:57:00 PM

From handgunlaw.us:

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Firearm Carry in West Virginia State Parks (WVDNR)
Park guests may possess and carry cased rifles or shotguns within the boundaries of state parks.
"Cased rifle or shotgun" means a rifle or shotgun which is contained in a fully enclosing case which requires a zipper, lid or other cover to be opened for access.
Park guests may possess and carry cased handguns within the boundaries of state parks subject to general state law or restrictions on such carry.
"Cased handgun" means a handgun carried in a concealed manner or a handgun which is otherwise contained in a fully enclosing case or any type of secure holster.
Park guests shall not be required to obtain written permission prior to transporting a cased firearm within the boundaries of the area.

Title: Re: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: 21fred on January 03, 2019, 04:22:29 PM

Thank you!  Based on my interpretation, I am legally allowed to carry concealed.  Do you concur?  Interpretation is everything!   :)

As far as I can tell, I am able to conceal carry in VA and West VA with my Delaware Permit.

Title: Re: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on January 03, 2019, 11:03:34 PM

Maryland, NO.

VA. & W.VA, YES.

https://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html

Title: Re: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: lynch on January 04, 2019, 08:53:51 AM

I have carried in those states several time including state and national parks. Just dont carry into the park buildings.

Title: Re: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: Clarence on January 04, 2019, 10:03:20 AM

West Virginia no longer requires a license to carry concealed.  

Title: Re: Reciprocity in VA and W. VA
Post by: 21fred on January 04, 2019, 05:20:57 PM

Thank you all very much!

My GF had never seen the movie deliverance before.. when it came on last week we watched it.... I normally don't worry about carrying on trips but this got me thinking!   :o