The West Virginia Senate has voted to override Governor Tomblin's veto on the conceal carry bill.
On Saturday, the Senate voted to override the veto in a 23-11 vote. On Friday, the House of Delegates voted to override the bill.
The bill will do away with the state’s permit and training requirements to carry a concealed weapon. The bill also will require those between 18-21 to get training and the permit.
The bill will now become law in 90 days.
Governor Tomblin issued the following statement on Saturday after the announcement of the override:
“West Virginia’s law enforcement officers have dedicated their lives to keeping us safe and helping us in times of need, and it’s disheartening that the members of the Legislature have chosen not to stand with these brave men and women – putting their safety and the safety of West Virginians at risk. It’s unfortunate that the concerns of officers from every law enforcement branch in the state, including the West Virginia State Police and university campus police officers, have been ignored by today’s action."
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On Saturday, the Senate voted to override the veto in a 23-11 vote. On Friday, the House of Delegates voted to override the bill.
The bill will do away with the state’s permit and training requirements to carry a concealed weapon. The bill also will require those between 18-21 to get training and the permit.
The bill will now become law in 90 days.
Governor Tomblin issued the following statement on Saturday after the announcement of the override:
“West Virginia’s law enforcement officers have dedicated their lives to keeping us safe and helping us in times of need, and it’s disheartening that the members of the Legislature have chosen not to stand with these brave men and women – putting their safety and the safety of West Virginians at risk. It’s unfortunate that the concerns of officers from every law enforcement branch in the state, including the West Virginia State Police and university campus police officers, have been ignored by today’s action."
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I carry a firearm because a cop is too heavy and takes too many breaks.
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