3-22 Carry Introduced for 2016 Legislative Session!

[MontaniSemperLiberi]

3-22 Carry Introduced
3-22 Carry (HB4145) was introduced today in the house, along with the Senate companion bill (SB314). We expect the house bill to run, so watch the House Judiciary committee's agenda.
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Changes from Last Year
3-22 Carry (HB4145) has been introduced in the house, along with the Senate companion bill (SB314). We expect the house bill to run, so watch the House Judiciary committee's agenda.The 2016 version of the bill is an improvement over the final version passed last year. It includes a mechanism for 18-20 year olds to carry concealed in West Virginia. It creates a two-tier licensing system. The lower tier is for individuals 18-20 years old, and allows them to go a nearly identical licensing system to obtain a lower-tier license called a "Provisional License." This license will require training, be at a reduced cost, and will create a "feeder" system for the upper-tier (standard) license. The Provisional License will expire on the individual's 21st birthday, at which point they can get a standard license, or opt to carry in-state under 3-22 (permitless) carry. It should be noted that the NICS bypass will *not* be available for "Provisional Licenses." It will remain available for the standard license for individuals over 21.
When a person turns 21, they will apply for the standard 5 year license, that will remain unmodified, and continue to be recognized by 37 states. Alternately, if a person does not wish to take advantage of West Virginia's broad reciprocity, they may carry concealed in-state without a license.
This is the main improvement in the bill. 18-20 year olds will have a choice between open carry, or obtaining a license to carry concealed. 21 and up will have the choice between open carry, concealed carry without a license, or concealed carry with a license (and the reciprocity that comes with it.)
In addition to the licensing changes, these bills include mandatory minimum prison sentences for carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a felony, modeled after Richmond VA's extraordinarily successful Project Exile. Using a firearm in the commission of a felony could lead to a mandatory five year prison term with no good-behavior or early release. This has proven extremely successful in curbing gun crime, by keeping violent felons in prison where they belong, instead of rotating them through the justice system and right back into the streets. (Even the Sheriff's Association loves this part of the bill.)
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Action Item
Click here to find your Delegate, and call and/or email them, and ask them to support HB4145. Let them know that their support for this bill will affect your vote in November, and that you will be watching the roll call. If you cannot find your representative, please call 304-421-3404. Leave a message at that number, and one of us will call you back to help you find your delegate's contact information.
Your calls and emails will be what makes the difference. Every legislator knows that your call or email represents dozens to hundreds of people who think (and vote) as you do, but were too lazy to fight for their rights.
It is critical that you make these calls and send these emails!
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Upcoming Events
Come on out & enjoy some food and conversation with like minded folks the evening before Lobby Day. Hear from the WVCDL Board of Directors about what the WVCDL is, what we've accomplished, and what we are working on. We'll also go over what exactly happens on Lobby Day. Business cards and membership applications will be available. Meals are at individual expense.
Sunday, January 23rd, 2016 2pm
Northern Panhandle Meet and Greet
Eat'n Park 80 Fort Henry Rd, Triadelphia, West Virginia 26059
Saturday, January 30th, 2016 4:30pm
Raleigh and Surrounding Counties WVCDL Meet and Greet
Logans Roadhouse 1310 N Eisenhower Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
Sunday, February 14th, 2016 at 5pm
WVCDL Pre Lobby Day Meet and Greet
Golden Corral 412 New Goff Mountain Rd, Cross Lanes, West Virginia 25313
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Lobby Day
February 15, 2016. Come stand with us in defense of your rights!
I look forward to seeing you all in the Capitol in Charleston!

 

[Maverick0313]

Thanks for the post!

 

[OnTarget]

Yes, I'm already contacting my Representatives to let them know where my family stands on Constitutional Carry otherwise known as permitless carry (3-22 carry).

All West Virginian gun owners should be doing this now.

From NRA -- WV: Permitless Carry Legislation Introduced
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20160119/west-virginia-permitless-carry-legislation-introduced

 

[Adolph Oliver Bush]

Would be nice if that mentality catches on this side of the border....

 

[platekiller]

I just got the email. Have to compose some letters now.

 

[whistlersmother]

West By-God Virginia. I may not get there, but its heartening to know America is just across the river.

Are there enough votes and time for a veto override? Wasn't that the problem last year?

 

[OnTarget]

Would be nice if that mentality catches on this side of the border....

Sir, you have the right idea. Many are bogged down with the issues of their own State, hence forgetting that a contiguous one can have spillover effects.

The attached link is helpful in finding West Virginia Legistature's District Maps (tells you who your Representatives are):

http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Districts/maps.cfm

 

[OnTarget]

West By-God Virginia. I may not get there, but its heartening to know America is just across the river.

Are there enough votes and time for a veto override? Wasn't that the problem last year?

Yes, that was the problem. This year, it is hoped that the Bills (HB4145 and SB314) are passed sooner, so that if the Governor vetoes it, then there is still enough time to have the veto overturned. Also, I believe, that if the Governor doesn't sign it (veto is not used), then the Bill will pass into law after so many days.

As an aside, the West Virginia Citizens Defense League (WVCDL) has 9755 members and counting.

 

[dfens42]

Yep, got the email from WVCDL earlier. Good stuff.

 

[molonlabe]

Just joined the WVCDL.

 

[Doug33w]

Very cool, I need to hurry up and move.

 

[chesapeakeIRON]

wow that would be great if we could get this to pass in MD, Although I think this would never fly

 

[5.56blaster]

Would be nice if that mentality catches on this side of the border....

Not going to happen. Montgomery, PG, Baltimore will see to it not happening ever if they can.

 

[press1280]

West By-God Virginia. I may not get there, but its heartening to know America is just across the river.

Are there enough votes and time for a veto override? Wasn't that the problem last year?

Time was the problem, the bill got to the Governor right at the end of the session. A special session could have been called (I think you need a large majority to do so), but they opted not to because it would be at added expense to the taxpayer. The veto override is just a simple majority, so the numbers should easily be there.
The only thing that can stop it IMO is committee chairs slowing it down(they won't outright block it and expose themselves) enough so the Governor again vetoes with no time left.

 

[OnTarget]

Capital insiders are reporting that John Shott, House Judiciary Chairman, might attempt to water down HB4145 and change the terms of Constitutional/Permitless Carry. Word is that anti-gun interests want to add the "duty to inform" provision. West Virginians, the hearing is tomorrow, so call or email his office now to prevent tampering with HB 4145. Call 304-340-3252 or email
john.shott@wvhouse.gov


See Facebook website "West Virginia Gun Rights" for story.

https://www.facebook.com/WVGunRights

 

[OnTarget]

Constitutional Carry just passed the House Judiciary. Next stop, House Floor.

 

[dfens42]

Constitutional Carry just passed the House Judiciary. Next stop, House Floor.

Still need to get my class done so I can carry out of state, but it will be nice to no I can do so in public soon, legally.

I think the Governor will just sit on it...and it will de facto become law.

 

[press1280]

Awesome, and IIRC we're like a month ahead of where we were last year.

 

[dfens42]

More than a month I think. They want it passed. And I can't wait to see the look on Manchin's face, that dirty traitor.

 

[swinokur]

http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern...ll-allowing-concealed-carry-without-a-permit/