Dec 28, 2015 · Last week, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, likely with approval, if not outright direction from the state’s Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe, announced that Virginia would no longer be honoring the concealed carry permits of 25 other states.This move would prevent millions of Americans from carrying a firearm in Virginia. Now, the state GOP is striking …
Dec 22, 2015 · Attorney General Mark R. Herring (D) plans to announce Tuesday that Virginia will no longer recognize concealed carry handgun permits from 25 states that have reciprocity agreements with the ...
Dec 22, 2015 · The Virginia attorney general announced on Tuesday that he would unilaterally eliminate gun carry reciprocity agreements with 25 other states on Feb. 1, a move that will affect millions of Americans.
Dec 22, 2015 · Virginia Attorney General’s decision to arbitrarily sever concealed carry reciprocity agreements with half of the United States is condemned by the NRA.
If you do not have a concealed-carry permit and you are caught with a concealed weapon, you may be charged with the crime of illegal possession of a concealed weapon. This is a serious offense and could result in jail time or incarceration.
In Virginia you can always open carry a firearm legally provided that you are legally allowed to possess that firearm. There are specific guidelines you need to be aware of when deciding to open carry. I would advise that you refer to the Virginia State Police guidelines for further assistance on open carry. The relevant statutes regulating open carry are found at Virginia Code Sections 18.2-279 to 18.2-311.2
Despite Virginia having less stringent gun laws than some neighboring jurisdictions such Maryland and Washington, DC, those found to be in violation of concealed carry laws are still likely to face serious penalties including fines and jail time. With this in mind, the following is what you should know regarding concealed weapons laws and what steps you need to take to ensure that you are legal. To learn more call and schedule a consultation with a Virginia gun lawyer today.