In spite of the left’s best efforts, gun rights advocates seem to be winning battle after battle in state after state. Just recently, both Idaho and Missouri passed legislation similar to West Virginia’s, with the latter also including stand your ground provisions in it’s bill.
In addition to recognizing constitutional carry, the West Virginia legislation requires that current laws regarding the use of firearms be more strictly enforced:
“More than 156,600 West Virginians had permits to carry concealed weapons as of six weeks ago, according to a registry kept by West Virginia State Police. That is about 11 percent of the state’s over-18 population.
The trend is another sign that Americans are feeling more comfortable about owning guns. According to a Gallup survey published in 2014, more than six in 10 Americans believed guns make homes safer, almost flipping from public perception in 2000. In 2000, 35 percent said guns made homes safer, while 51 percent said it made a home less safe.
While permits are still available, the only people required to obtain permits are 18- to 21-year-olds. The law also establishes a requirement for gun safety training participants to fire at least one live round of ammunition during gun safety training courses.
A $25 permit fee was set for 18- to 21-year-old residents. Anyone in that group found concealing a weapon without a permit will face a misdemeanor conviction with up to $1,000 in fines. Second offense is a felony with a one- to five-year sentence and up to $5,000 in fines.”
Source: Townhall, Truth And Action
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