West Virginia § 61-7C-2 Definitions

West Virginia Statutes

§ 61-7C-2 — Definitions

West Virginia § 61-7C-2

Ch. 61CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT

Art. 7CWEST VIRGINIA FIREARMS MARKETING CLARIFICATION ACT

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W. Va. Code § 61-7C-2 (2026).

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For the purposes of this article:

"Firearm" means any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3);

"Manufacturer" means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms or ammunition for sale or distribution;

"Negligent marketing" means any advertising, promotion, or marketing practice by a manufacturer or seller that directly poses a foreseeable and substantial risk of harm to the purchaser or specific identifiable individuals;

“PLCAA” means the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005, 15 U.S.C. 105, et seq.; and

"Seller" means any person engaged in the business of selling firearms or ammunition at wholesale or retail.

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For the purposes of this article:

"Firearm" means any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3);

"Manufacturer" means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms or ammunition for sale or distribution;

"Negligent marketing" means any advertising, promotion, or marketing practice by a manufacturer or seller that directly poses a foreseeable and substantial risk of harm to the purchaser or specific identifiable individuals;

“PLCAA” means the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005, 15 U.S.C. 105, et seq.; and

"Seller" means any person engaged in the business of selling firearms or ammunition at wholesale or retail.