Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Beckley or the Eastern Panhandle: West Virginia buyers can order from JCM Armory’s online catalog and pick up at a local dealer. As a federal firearms licensee in Joppa, Maryland, we ship guns to licensed dealers in 49 states; California is the one exception. In the Mountain State, many families still treat the opening day of buck season like a holiday, and handy deer rifles, slugs and small-game guns are popular across the state.
How buying a gun online works in West Virginia
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed West Virginia dealer at checkout. West Virginia dealers accept transfers statewide; ask about their fee.
- Direct to the FFL. With your dealer’s license on file, the firearm ships to them. We do not deliver firearms to homes.
- Paperwork and pickup. At the counter you’ll show ID and fill out ATF Form 4473, and your West Virginia dealer runs the background check. When it comes back approved, the gun is yours.
What to know about firearm transfers in West Virginia
Under federal rules, a licensed dealer can’t sell a handgun to anyone under 21 or a long gun to anyone under 18. West Virginia dealers run checks through the FBI’s NICS, because the state doesn’t act as its own point of contact.
No West Virginia permit is required to purchase, and the state keeps no firearm registration.
Eastern Panhandle buyers. If you live in West Virginia but commute to Maryland or Virginia, use a West Virginia dealer for a handgun. Federal law ties handgun transfers to your state of residence.
Please treat this page as general information only. It is not legal advice. Each buyer must comply with federal, state and local law, and laws change over time. Check with your West Virginia FFL on anything specific. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Shipping and fees
- $300+ firearm? Free shipping.
- $750+ in ammunition? Free shipping on the ammo.
- Anything else ships for $15 flat; firearms and ammunition always go in separate packages.
- A $40 hazmat fee applies to any order with powder or primers.
- Your West Virginia dealer may charge a transfer fee; ask them before you order.
Squirrel and small-game guns
Small-game hunting is a strong tradition in West Virginia. A .22 LR rifle with a quality scope or a light 20-gauge shotgun is ideal for squirrel and rabbit in the hardwoods. These guns are also great for teaching new shooters basic marksmanship.
Popular categories for West Virginia hunters
- Deer rifles
- Shotguns for turkey and small game
- Handguns and holsters
- AR rifles
- Optics
- Rifle ammo
West Virginia seasons are set by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Check the current hunting regulations before you hunt.
Mountain deer rifles
West Virginia deer hunting often means steep, wooded hollows and short to medium shots. A handy bolt-action or lever-action in a proven deer cartridge, with a low-power variable scope, is easier to carry up a ridge than a heavy long-range rig.
Frequently asked questions
I live in West Virginia but work in Maryland. Where do I pick up a handgun?
At a West Virginia dealer. Handgun transfers must happen in your state of residence, so choose an FFL near your West Virginia home.
Do I need a permit to buy a gun in West Virginia?
No. West Virginia has no purchase permit. The dealer handles the 4473 form and the NICS check, usually in one visit.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in West Virginia?
No. Federal law requires a dealer transfer, so we ship to the FFL you select and you collect it there.
What will I pay for shipping?
Nothing on firearms of $300 or more, and nothing on ammo once you reach $750 in ammunition. Otherwise shipping is $15 flat, plus $40 hazmat on powder or primers.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.