CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has affirmed concealed carry recognition with Pennsylvania and Florida.

As a result, Pennsylvania and Florida will continue to recognize concealed handgun licenses issued to West Virginians who are age 21 and older.

“This ensures convenience in travel and peace of mind for West Virginia license holders choosing to exercise their Second Amendment rights,” Morrisey said. “Preserving this recognition is a victory for gun owners. We hope it remains intact for many years to come.”

Each year, the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office engages in discussions with every state to ensure continued recognition of West Virginia’s concealed handgun licenses and explore the potential for expansion.

Recognition in Pennsylvania and Florida is limited to concealed carry licenses issued to adults age 21 and older.

Those states do not recognize West Virginia’s provisional licenses as issued to ages 18 to 20 — a matter consistent with past years.

The Attorney General previously announced continued recognition with Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Those wishing to obtain a concealed handgun license can do so by contacting their local sheriff’s office.