How buying a gun in Huntington works
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where West Virginia law allows.
West Virginia requires no permit to purchase, no gun registration, and no state waiting period. At pickup, you must present a valid photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass the federal NICS background check. Federal law mandates a minimum age of 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Ammunition, optics, and most parts can be shipped directly to your home in West Virginia.
Dealers in these communities all work for Huntington-area buyers:
- Barboursville
- Milton
- Ceredo
- Kenova
- Lesage
- Salt Rock
- Wayne
- Culloden
Carrying a gun in Cabell County
Since May 2016, West Virginians aged 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm may carry concealed without a license. The Cabell County Sheriff issues a concealed handgun license, which is optional but beneficial for interstate travel. Adults aged 18 to 20 can apply for a provisional license, which requires a qualifying firearms training course. Schools, courthouses, and posted private property remain off limits.
Hunting near Huntington
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources regulates deer hunting seasons. For 2026, the buck firearms season runs from November 23 to December 6. Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties are closed to firearms deer hunting. Antlerless and muzzleloader seasons vary by county; consult the WVDNR hunting regulations for Cabell County.
Beech Fork Lake WMA in Wayne County provides deer, turkey, and small game hunting opportunities, along with a WVDNR rifle range. Chief Cornstalk and McClintic WMAs in Mason County are also within an hour's drive.
Hunters in Huntington can visit Beech Fork Lake WMA, just minutes away, to sight in at the range and hunt deer and turkey in the same area. Many locals prefer compact handguns and lever-action rifles for the hilly terrain.
Public shooting ranges near Huntington
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.