WVCDL update

[swinokur]

[FONT=&quot]2015 Successes[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]After his veto of SB347, Governor Tomblin signed all of the remaining pro-gun bills from the 2015 session.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]HB2515: This is the "Elk Bill." In the literal final minutes of the 2015 session, Senator Robert Karnes (R-Upshur) shoehorned all of SB278 into the elk reintroduction bill. This fixes several sections of the Natural Resources. Defensive open carry in the woods, with or without a CHL, will be legal. Defensive open carry in a vehicle, with or without a CHL, will be legal. A loaded magazine will no longer be considered a loaded longarm when in the woods or in a vehicle. And, finally, there will be a crossbow season for deer.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]The WVCDL has been trying to clean up those open-carry issues for years. Special thanks to Senator Karnes for his tireless efforts on these issues.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]HB2636: This bill exempts CHL information from FOIA requests. Newspapers and media outlets will no longer be able to obtain, print, or broadcast our private, personal information.. This is a huge win for CHL holders in WV. This has also been a major joint priority for the WVCDL, NRA, and WVSRPA.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]SB284: This is mandatory CLEO signoffs for NFA items such as suppressors, machine guns, and short barreled rifles and shotguns. Those of us that own or intend to own NFA items, but live in counties with anti-gun sheriffs will now be able to apply for our NFA tax stamps without having to form an LLC or trust. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]All of these bills will become law in WV on or around June 10th. This has been an incredibly successful session for gun owners.[/FONT]

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[Hollywood Ball]

SB284 is great, as I moved into one of the few counties with an a-hole Sheriff that refused NFA sign offs. I plan on dropping off an application for my first NFA item on June 10.