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HB 5344·WV·house

Relating to the definition of firearm

In CommitteeFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Dittman
Latest Action

To House Judiciary

Feb 9, 2026

Summary

The bill revises the state’s legal definition of an antique firearm to include weapons made on or before 1898, certain replicas, and muzzle‑loading guns that use black powder. It also specifies which firearms are excluded from this category, such as those that can be easily converted to fire modern ammunition. The change is intended to provide clearer guidance for law enforcement and owners.

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