HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 81

(By Delegates  Miller, Shott, Lovejoy, D. Kelly, Robinson, Canestraro, N. Brown, Boggs, Pethtel, Barrett, Pack, Byrd, Campbell, Criss, Diserio, Estep-Burton, Evans, Foster, Hansen, Hicks, Hornbuckle, J. Jeffries, Little, McGeehan, Queen, Rodighiero, Skaff, Staggers, Summers, Swartzmiller, C. Thompson, Tomblin, Toney, Walker, Westfall, Wilson and Zukoff)

[Introduced February 12, 2020]

Requesting that the State of West Virginia introduce itself as a firearms-friendly state to firearms manufacturers and manufacturers of firearms accessories who may be seeking locations for new or relocated manufacturing facilities.

Whereas, Some states have enacted laws or are considering enacting laws that would prohibit the possession of certain firearms or of certain firearms accessories; and

Whereas, These laws may make it impossible for existing manufacturers to remain, or legally do business, in those states; and

Whereas, Many firearms and firearms accessory manufacturers are examining options for relocating their manufacturing to a more firearms-friendly location; and

Whereas, West Virginia is a firearms-friendly state with a good legal infrastructure for firearms possession, use, and manufacture; and

Whereas, West Virginia has a workforce of people with a strong work ethic, with a culture of firearms knowledge and tolerance as well as patriotism for their country; and

Whereas, West Virginia offers available space and opportunities for growth, natural beauty like no other state, and a great place to live, work and raise a family; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the State of West Virginia introduce itself to firearms manufacturers and manufacturers of firearms accessories as a firearms-friendly state, who may be seeking locations for new or relocated manufacturing facilities; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Governor and Secretary of Commerce are encouraged to coordinate and develop contacts with manufacturers of firearms and firearm accessories in other states and be available to present this resolution as evidence of the willingness of West Virginia to present opportunities for locating within the state; and, be it

Further Resolved, That these officials are urged to actively seek out any manufacturers of firearms and firearms accessories to encourage them to move to West Virginia and to aid these manufacturers in relocation in whatever way may be possible; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Commerce.