Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

http://www.examiner.com/x-2782-DC-Gun-R ... -is-served

http://tinyurl.com/26kfxrm

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On July 1, 2010, Virginia and New Mexico legalized the concealed carry of handguns in restaurants where alcohol is served. That makes 43 states allowing handguns to be carried in alcohol serving establishments, with only Montana still requiring unconcealed or "open carry" at these venues.

In Virginia, members of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) celebrated their legislative achievement to repeal the open carry requirement in restaurants. VCDL President Philip Van Cleave told the Washington Post that

"Gun rights have been moving strongly in favor of less control. For us, this is a big step."...