West Virginia: Parking Lot Protection Bill Heading to Governor’s Desk

Yesterday, the West Virginia state House of Delegates concurred with House Bill 4187 as passed by the state Senate.  Now, HB 4187 will head to the desk of Governor Jim Justice to await his signature.  Please contact Gov. Justice and politely urge him to sign House Bill 4187 into law.  Click the “Take Action” button below to contact Gov. Justice.

House Bill 4187, sponsored by Delegate Geoff Foster (R-Putnam), will allow lawful owners of firearms to transport or store their firearms in locked, privately-owned motor vehicles without fear of civil liability, criminal liability or employer retribution.  Throughout the country, many employers and business owners have adopted "No Firearms" policies that extend beyond the physical workplace or building to include parking lots – areas often accessible to the general public and not secure.  In order to comply with these policies, many law-abiding gun owners must choose between protecting themselves during their commutes and being subject to termination by their employer.  The fundamental right to self-defense should not stop simply because you park your car in a publicly accessible parking lot owned by your employer or a business owner.

Again, please click the “Take Action” button to contact Governor Jim Justice and politely urge him to sign House Bill 4187 into law.