sponsored by Delegate Amy Summers (R-49), allows a law-abiding person to carry a firearm in any state, county, or Municipal Park or other recreation area. This legislation removes the ability for park commissions to prohibit carrying in parks by rules or ordinance. Law-abiding West Virginians who choose to carry a concealed handgun in a park should not need to worry about a confusing patchwork of firearm regulations throughout the state. HB 2679 expands Sunday hunting opportunities on private land with written permission similar to the provisions that were in SB 345.
sponsored by Delegate Amy Summers (R-49), allows a law-abiding person to carry a firearm in any state, county, or Municipal Park or other recreation area. This legislation removes the ability for park commissions to prohibit carrying in parks by rules or ordinance. Law-abiding West Virginians who choose to carry a concealed handgun in a park should not need to worry about a confusing patchwork of firearm regulations throughout the state. HB 2679 expands Sunday hunting opportunities on private land with written permission similar to the provisions that were in SB 345.