Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 81-6-3 - Authorization Issuance3.1. The Superintendent shall review all requests submitted in accordance with Section 2 of this rule and shall issue authorization to carry a handgun to every retired or medically discharged member whose request is approved.3.2. The Superintendent shall provide the authorization issued pursuant to this rule that shall consist of a letter or certificate signed by the Superintendent indicating the date of issuance and the date of expiration and shall cause to be issued an authorization identification card to permit convenient carrying and display. Any issued authorization remains the property of the Department and any retired or medically discharged member accepting such authorization agrees through such action to return the authorization to the Department immediately upon any termination or revocation of the authorization, as provided by Section 4 of this rule; provided, that any authorization in the possession of the retired or medically discharged member on the date of expiration may be retained as memorabilia.3.3. The retired or medically discharged member shall carry the authorization identification card issued pursuant to this rule at all times he or she has a handgun on his or her person and when such handgun is carried under the authority granted in this rule.3.4. Any retired or medically discharged member receiving authorization, as provided in this rule, shall advise the Superintendent in writing within 30 days of any change of address and the effective date of the change.3.5. Holders of authorizations issued under the provisions of this rule shall have the same privileges and rights as enjoyed by persons issued concealed pistol/handgun permits under the authority of W. Va. Code § 61-7.