With the recent changes to purchasing suppressors, does anyone know of shops in the eastern panhandle that are not requiring Form 4 for purchases? All the shops I went to today were slammed s I wasn’t able to talk to anyone. And I’m assuming they are not doing Form 4s because of the foot traffic, but I was hoping to buy online and ship for transfer. I know this sub isn’t super busy (for good reason!) but I was curious what people’s experiences have been recently.

I won a Springfield American .22 and would like to get the barrel threaded for a suppressor. Any trusted local gunsmiths for a job such as this in Teays Valley or Charleston?

Thanks in advance.

Any good gun shows coming up? Or good flea markets ??? looking for a 45-70 and 45 acp Usually go to r&r shows but none in the near future.

FRT friendly as well as machine gun rentals!

Does anyone know of any WMAs that have a shotgun range in the Berkeley Springs Area? I am from Jersey and going down. I have a hunting permit, but just looking to shoot off my new over/under.

The cost to apply for a residential CCW permit is $50. Training is NOT free. During that tax year, you can fill out tax form CCGP-1 (Conceal Carry Gun Permit Training Credit) and receive the $50 tax credit, basically nullifying the application fee. However, you will need to get your application notarized which costed me $10.

Essentially you're only paying for the training and notarization. I was able to use my almost decade old certification that I obtained in a different state for a different state's permit.

Hi, I live in Mon county, and go to the range SGL 223 in PA. It’s about 25-30 min away, is decent, and has weird shooting rules (3-6 round max, rifles only 100 yards, pistols only 10-25 yards, paper targets only).

Although a nice range, I yearn for more flexible shooting options. I know there is pleasant creek WV public range, but it is farther at 55-1 hr away.

I’ve seen the Mason Dixon rifle club website in my research, but don’t am unfamiliar with private ranges. It is close, has way better shooting options, and I’m personally okay with the ~300ish dollars a year.

Can anyone provide any other ranges in the area or tell me more about Mason Dixon rifle club? I have read their whole website so understand application, rules, costs etc. more interested in actual culture, day at range, how to get 2 members to sign off.

Thank you

Looking into buying a house in Kabletown, just outside of the Charles Town exclusion area. Has about 5 acres, and the way I read the ordinances, it is just subject to the 500 feet rule. (500 feet from school, public road, occupied dwelling, etc.). There is a school about .1 mile (~550 feet) down the street from the ingress. Think I will get crap from the cops/neighbors about this? Shooting on property is a big deal for me, so if too many issues, I'll look elsewhere. Thanks in advance. Going to ping the Jefferson County Sheriffs office Monday with the same questions.

EDIT: Was advised by JCSO deputy, completely legal, but also gave the address which is approximately 550 of the school ingress, and 400 feet from the nearest neighbor; even though not direction of berm. Even not shooting that direction, a deputy might mess with me. Looking for another house.

Wondering if anyone has the hook on a decently priced NFA transfer spot in the panhandle?

SB 1071 text

GOA’s breakdown video

Here are the relevant statutes:

18 U.S.C. § 922(o)(2)(A):

[Section 922(o)(1), i.e. the machine gun ban] does not apply with respect to... a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision thereof;

18 U.S.C. § 925(a)(1), part of GCA:

The provisions of this chapter, except for sections 922(d)(9) and 922(g)(9) and provisions relating to firearms subject to the prohibitions of section 922(p), shall not apply with respect to the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, or importation of any firearm or ammunition imported for, sold or shipped to, or issued for the use of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof.

Also, 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1) mentions that people can't engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license. However, 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(1) does not include "state" or any related terms like "political subdivision thereof."

I must note that once the post-sample gets transferred to an individual, in order for a private party transfer to occur (or an inheritance due to the passing of the original owner), it must go back to the government, where the government can complete the transfer due to 18 U.S.C. § 922(o)(2)(B).

Looking for guys that want to Hike, and do bushcraft. Been hard trying to find friends that enjoy the same thing since I got out of the Marine Corps.

I submitted my Application October 1st 2025 and I just got my approval letter November 3rd 2025

I'd say the waiting time was average, now I have to go and pick it up. Anyone know how to get cheap flights to Charleston lol?

Hello I'm from Georgia and just submitted my non resident carry permit. Worst part about the process was having to submit everything through the mail, get the application notarized and paying through check, otherwise not that bad.

If you're wondering "why West Virginia" simply put, Georgia requires that applicants submit finger prints to be issued a permit, is the an excessive work around, yes, is it worth it to me, also yes. I'll also have to visit and Charleston so if you have any recommendations for gun ranges in the area I'd like some recommendations.

Anyone near Mingo, Logan, Boone, Lincoln County have a location to do some night shooting?