Report of my First True Open Carry Day (Ashburn,VA)

[TFred]

Don't forget, its a (CHP) and not a (CCW).

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_Res ... ealed.shtm


Your permit doesn't allow you to conceal carry a machete or some other type of "Weapon". Only a Handgun.


But take note... Thanks to our wonderful citizens in Virginia with the election of Bob McDonnell, the issue with having to OC in places that serve alcohol will likely be abolished in the Spring. We tried back in March/April to change the law and Gov. Kaine veto'd it. The General Assembly didn't have the votes to overturn it. This time, the tables have turned. So if all goes well, you'll be able to Conceal Carry in places that serve alcohol, vs. being forced to open carry in those establishments.

Typically, unless specified otherwise, new laws take effect on July 1st, following the General Assembly sesssion.

I am hoping that last year there were not a significant number of votes in favor of this bill only because they knew Governor Kaine would veto it. If that was the case, and knowing that Governor McDonnell will sign it, we may lose some votes.

TFred

[allingeneral]

I am hoping that last year there were not a significant number of votes in favor of this bill only because they knew Governor Kaine would veto it. If that was the case, and knowing that Governor McDonnell will sign it, we may lose some votes.

TFred

That's a most excellent point that I had not considered.

[alby]

I am hoping that last year there were not a significant number of votes in favor of this bill only because they knew Governor Kaine would veto it. If that was the case, and knowing that Governor McDonnell will sign it, we may lose some votes.

TFred

That's a most excellent point that I had not considered.

There is one side note to mention. On the State House side, the Republicans gained seats in the Nov.09 election.
So I doubt there will be any issue on the House side, its the Senate side to worry about.

[zephyp]

There is one side note to mention. On the State House side, the Republicans gained seats in the Nov.09 election.
So I doubt there will be any issue on the House side, its the Senate side to worry about.

Yes, but overall the delegates were only tipped slightly more towards us after the election. I'm not holding my breath for any miracles unless our new governor uses this issue as a horse blanket for trades on other things.