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This bill, titled the Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act, aims to shield West Virginia from enforcing federal firearm laws that are repealed, deemed unconstitutional, or otherwise invalidated. It establishes that any state law referencing federal firearm regulations will only apply while those federal laws are still enforceable, and if a federal restriction is removed or struck down by a court, any state or local law relying solely on that federal law will also become unenforceable unless the West Virginia Legislature passes its own independent law. Furthermore, state and local officials are prohibited from enforcing federal firearm restrictions they know have been invalidated, and state entities cannot restrict the right to carry a concealed firearm based on factors like ammunition capacity or firearm modifications, with specific exceptions for correctional facilities, schools, and areas under the Supreme Court of Appeals' jurisdiction. The bill also provides a legal avenue for individuals to seek redress if their rights are violated, potentially including attorney fees, and clarifies that this act should not be interpreted to alter existing state firearm laws or affect military facilities.

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