West Virginia Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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In West Virginia, who is responsible for issuing concealed carry permits?

The Department of Justice
The local sheriff's office
The State Police
The Attorney General's office

The correct answer is: The local sheriff's office

In West Virginia, the responsibility for issuing concealed carry permits lies with the local sheriff's office. This arrangement allows for a more localized approach to the permitting process, where applicants can interact directly with their local law enforcement. Sheriffs are tasked with evaluating the qualifications of applicants, conducting background checks, and ultimately determining whether to grant the permit based on state law requirements. The other options, while related to law enforcement and legal processes, do not take on the specific role of processing and issuing concealed carry permits within the state. The Department of Justice, State Police, and Attorney General's office have different responsibilities that do not include direct issuance of concealed carry permits.