Concealed Carry and Open Carry
West Virginia Concealed Carry
West Virginia is a permitless carry state. Open carry is legal with no requirement to have a license to carry a firearm, provided the person is at least 18 years old and is legally entitled to have a firearm under state and federal law. Some areas are off-limits, including schools and courthouses.
To concealed carry without a license, a person must be a U.S. citizen, or legal resident of the U.S., that is at least 21 years old and is legally entitled to have a firearm under state and federal law. If an 18- to 20-year-old wishes to concealed carry they would require a Provisional Concealed Handgun License (CHL). West Virginia CHLs are issued to residents and members of the military permanently posted in West Virginia. As of July 6, 2021, the State will issue permits to non-residents. CHLs require a firearms training course in handling and firing a handgun. In terms of reciprocity, West Virginia honors all out-of-state concealed carry permits.
Safely carrying a firearm is not something that comes naturally. If you are interested in learning how to safely carry your firearm, allow us to instruct you. Knowledge is protection and can safe lives.
Mama Bear Protection School - Where Learning Comes First
Women Only Classes
Countering the Mass Shooter Classes
- Women's Concealed Carry meets criteria to qualify for a WV Concealed Carry Permit.
- Basic Pistol
- Women's Defense
- Intermediate Pistol
- Personal Safety Event
Countering the Mass Shooter Classes
Countering the Mass Shooter Classes
- Church Safety Protecting Your Congregation
- How to Identify a Public Threat
- What Have We Learned From Mass Shooters
- Countering The Threat
Emergency First Aid Classes
- Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
- Patient Assessment
- Traumatic Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Building Your Own First Aid Kit
- Mass Casualty Incidents
- Save a life control the bleed
- Save a life restart the heart
Family Firearm and Safety Classes
- Family Firearms and Safety Fundamentals
- Accident Prevention and Safety Basics
- Dry Fire Practice
- Firearms Familiarization Handguns
- Firearms Familiarization Long Guns
- Firearms Familiarization Heritage
- Firearms Safety Rules
- Range Rules and Etiquette
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Situational Awareness
Home Defense Classes
Real Estate Agent Safety
- Concealed Carry and Home Defense meets criteria to qualify for a WV Concealed Carry Permit.
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self Defense Firearm Basics
- Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
- The Legal Use Of Force
- Violent Encounters and Their Aftermath
- Gear and Gadgets
- Basic and Advanced Skills
- Permitless and Constitutional Carry
- Real Estate Agent Safety
Real Estate Agent Safety
Real Estate Agent Safety
Church Safety
Church Safety
Church Safety
About Mama Bear Protection
What would your family member do, especially children, if they encountered a firearm?
Knowledge not only keeps you safe but keeps you out of trouble.
