Proposed bill makes handgun concealed carry legal for persons without a permit but retains penalties for conceal carry of knives. I appreciate Rep Cole for putting this bill in, but I wrote him to encourage the change to apply to all weapons. It will probably not make difference as the original bill may be tough to pass, but if anyone wants to support this bill or suggest adding all weapons please write your rep.HB 139 Concealed handguns; persons who may lawfully carry hidden from common observation, penalty.
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Summary as introduced:
Carrying concealed handguns; penalties. Provides that any person who may lawfully possess a firearm in Virginia may carry it hidden from common observation. The bill retains the procedures to obtain a permit that authorizes a person to carry a concealed handgun for those who wish to carry a concealed handgun in other states with reciprocal agreements with the Commonwealth. The bill creates Class 1 misdemeanors for carrying concealed handguns during the commission of certain drug-related crimes and makes carrying a concealed handgun during the commission of certain felonies a separate felony. This bill contains technical amendments.
Full text:
01/04/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D pdf | impact statement
Status:
01/04/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D
01/04/12 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety