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West Virginia just planted its flag squarely in pro-2A territory, thanks to a triple victory for gun rights and the firearms industry.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed three powerful new bills into law that shield gun makers, shut down woke banking discrimination, and stop emergency power grabs from gutting Second Amendment freedoms.
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The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) applauded Gov. Morrisey’s bold leadership, calling the laws “a blueprint for how states can push back against lawfare and anti-gun corporate activism.”
1. No More Blaming Gun Makers for Criminals’ Actions
House Bill 2067, known as the Firearms Liability Clarification Act, ensures that gun and ammo manufacturers can’t be dragged into court just because a criminal misuses a firearm.
It blocks junk lawsuits based on so-called “negligent marketing” and sets clear limits on predicate exceptions, reinforcing protections similar to the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The law goes live July 7, 2025.
2. Say Goodbye to Anti-Gun Banking Discrimination
House Bill 3342, the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act, makes it illegal for banks doing business with the state to target firearms businesses or trade associations for political reasons.
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It’s a direct strike against discriminatory ESG-style banking tactics that penalize companies for being in the gun industry. The law, requested directly by Gov. Morrisey, takes effect July 8, 2025.
3. Emergency Powers Can’t Cancel the Second Amendment
Senate Bill 270 makes it crystal clear: the right to bear arms doesn’t disappear during a crisis.
The bill bans government orders that suspend gun rights during emergencies and classifies firearms manufacturing and sales as “essential business” when disaster strikes. Like HB 3342, it goes into effect on July 8, 2025.
Freedom, with Bipartisan Backing
“Governor Morrisey’s commitment to the lawful commerce in arms and free exercise of the rights to keep and bear arms in West Virginia is unparalleled,” said Lawrence Keane, Senior VP at NSSF.
“The tremendous bipartisan support for these laws by West Virginia lawmakers shows that freedom grows in West Virginia,” he added.
Gov. Morrisey echoed that sentiment, saying, “The bills I signed today further enshrine West Virginia’s strong support for the Second Amendment.”
With these three laws, West Virginia just sent a message: the Second Amendment isn’t up for negotiation—especially not in a courtroom, bank boardroom, or emergency press conference.
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until the other 49 states get on board this is only symbolic
Not in West Virginia.
well at least until some judge gets a bug up their ass and decides otherwise…