West Virginia law lets the Treasurer authorize employed security staff to carry approved concealed firearms for defense on duty, if they meet licensing and training rules.
The Treasurer may authorize employed security staff to carry an approved concealed firearm for defense while on duty, if they meet licensing, training, and annual qualification requirements.
The Treasurer may repay security staff for the cost of required firearms training and annual requalification.
The state, local governments, state agencies, and state employees acting officially cannot be held personally liable for security staff acts or omissions done in good faith on official duty.
The Treasurer may authorize security personnel to carry a concealed firearm while performing official duties. This applies to security personnel employed by the State Treasurer while performing their official duties. The firearm must be approved by the Treasurer and carried only to defend the person or someone else. The person must have the Treasurer's written authorization, be legally allowed to possess a firearm, hold and maintain a concealed handgun license, complete required training, and pass an annual firearms qualification. This section took effect June 11, 2026.
The Treasurer may repay security personnel for training and requalification costs. This applies to security personnel employed by the State Treasurer and covers the cost of firearms training and annual requalification. This section took effect June 11, 2026.
The state, local governments, state agencies, and state employees acting officially cannot be held personally liable for qualifying acts or omissions by the Treasurer's security personnel. This protection concerns acts or omissions by security personnel employed by the State Treasurer. The act or omission must be done in good faith while the person is performing official duties or responsibilities under the Treasurer's office. This section took effect June 11, 2026.
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