State • West Virginia

HB 4106: Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds

Chuck HorstIntroduced

HB 4106 status: Introduced — Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score45/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

A bill in the House would allow 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds to carry a concealed gun in public without needing a government permit. Lawmakers are currently debating this proposal.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector impact

Risks

  • No direct sector impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in state administrative overhead for permit processing

Risks

  • Negligible impact on economic activity

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Expands Second Amendment rights to 18- to 20-year-old adults

Risks

  • Heightened public safety concerns regarding firearm access for younger adults
  • Potential for increased legislative and community conflict over safety standards
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Increased risk of unauthorized or accidental firearm discharge among younger age groups

Limitation

Analysis based on summary abstract only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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