# W. Va. Code § 61-7C-2: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 61-7C-2
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 61 / Article 7C / Section 2

## Text

For the purposes of this article:

"Firearm" means any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3);

"Manufacturer" means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms or ammunition for sale or distribution;

"Negligent marketing" means any advertising, promotion, or marketing practice by a manufacturer or seller that directly poses a foreseeable and substantial risk of harm to the purchaser or specific identifiable individuals;

“PLCAA” means the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005, 15 U.S.C. 105, et seq.; and

"Seller" means any person engaged in the business of selling firearms or ammunition at wholesale or retail.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-1 §61-7C-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-2 §61-7C-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-3 §61-7C-3. Limitations on negligent marketing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-4 §61-7C-4. Predicate exception limitation; construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S4.md)

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