Duty pistol
Reliable secondaryGlock G21
Model photoIssued configuration
- Pistol
- Glock G21
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Optic
- Not yet sourced
- Light
- Not yet sourced
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section
Issued duty weapons, ammunition and attachments, from public sources. Every entry is dated and confidence-rated.
What gun does the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section carry?
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section's current duty pistol is reportedly the Glock G21 (.45 ACP), per news or manufacturer reports. Its current shotgun is reportedly the Remington 870 (12 gauge), per news or manufacturer reports.
- Type
- State police / highway patrol
- Location
- South Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
- Entries
- 2 current · 0 previous
- Last verified
- Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
| Category | Current primary issue | Confidence | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistols | Glock G21Who else issues it → | Reliable secondary | 1 |
| Rifles / Carbines | Not yet sourced | — | |
| Shotguns | Remington 870Who else issues it → | Reliable secondary | 1 |
| Precision / Sniper Rifles | Not yet sourced | — | |
| SMGs / Pistol-Caliber Carbines | Not yet sourced | — | |
| Duty Ammunition | Not yet sourced | — |
Loadout
How the current duty weapons are configured, per the sourced entries below. Optic and light models are shown only when a source names them.
Model photoShotgun
Reliable secondaryRemington 870
Model photoIssued configuration
- Shotgun
- Remington 870
- Caliber
- 12 gauge
- Optic
- Not yet sourced
- Light
- Not yet sourced
Pistols1 current
Glock 21SF shown. Photo: Jmm1713, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Glock G21
Reliable secondary.45 ACPPrimary duty
| Dates | Current (start date unknown) |
|---|---|
| As of | Oct 9, 2026 |
Described as the duty pistol in the 2021 report (generation not stated). Current status not re-verified.
The West Virginia state report in the SEAFWA Law Enforcement Section 2021 bulletin says enhanced firearms training was conducted with the Glock 21 duty pistol and the Remington 870 shotgun. Current status not re-verified.
Shotguns1 current
870 Police Magnum shown. Photo: Picanox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Model photo, not the agency's own firearm.
Remington 870
Reliable secondary12 gaugeOther
| Dates | Current (start date unknown) |
|---|---|
| As of | Oct 9, 2026 |
Shotgun used in the section's firearms training per the 2021 report; assignment not stated. Current status not re-verified.
The West Virginia state report in the SEAFWA Law Enforcement Section 2021 bulletin says enhanced firearms training was conducted with the Glock 21 duty pistol and the Remington 870 shotgun. Current status not re-verified.
Not yet sourced for this agency
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Previously issued
No previous-issue history recorded yet.
Related agencies
Also issuing the Glock G21
More agencies in West Virginia
- Berkeley County Sheriff's Department (West Virginia) · Martinsburg
- Bluefield Police Department · Bluefield
- Charleston Police Department (West Virginia) · Charleston
- Huntington Police Department (West Virginia) · Huntington
- Parsons Police Department · Parsons
- Weirton Police Department · Weirton
- West Virginia State Police
- Wood County Sheriff's Office (West Virginia)
Corrections & change log
- Oct 9, 2026 · Imported from public source(s): Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
- Oct 9, 2026 · Imported from public source(s): Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Agency-level equipment only, from public sources. No individual officers, no unit specifics beyond what the agency has published. Not affiliated with West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. Agency listing source: link.