West Virginia is a very NFA-friendly state with no restrictions on suppressors, SBRs, or other NFA items. This guide covers fingerprinting options for WV residents.
In This Guide
West Virginia NFA Laws
West Virginia allows all federally-legal NFA items:
- ✓ Suppressors (silencers) - Legal
- ✓ Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) - Legal
- ✓ Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) - Legal
- ✓ AOWs - Legal
- ✓ Machine guns (pre-1986) - Legal
West Virginia is a constitutional carry state with strong Second Amendment protections.
Where to Get Fingerprinted in West Virginia
Charleston Area
- Kanawha County Sheriff - Charleston
- West Virginia State Police - South Charleston
- UPS Stores - Charleston metro
Huntington Area
- Cabell County Sheriff - Huntington
- Wayne County Sheriff - Wayne
- Huntington Police Department
Morgantown / Northern Panhandle
- Monongalia County Sheriff - Morgantown
- Ohio County Sheriff - Wheeling
Eastern Panhandle
- Berkeley County Sheriff - Martinsburg
- Jefferson County Sheriff - Charles Town
DIY at Home
Self-fingerprinting is accepted in West Virginia. Great option for rural mountain areas!
Converting to EFT Format
For ATF eForms electronic filing:
- Get fingerprinted on FD-258 card
- Photograph or scan your card
- Upload to SlapEFT
- Get your .eft file in minutes
Popular West Virginia NFA Dealers
- Mountain State Munitions - Charleston area
- Cabela's - Triadelphia (Wheeling area)
- Sportsman's Warehouse - Multiple locations
- Local Gun Stores - Many throughout WV
