Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

"On October 15, Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) signed executive order number 50 banning the open carry of firearms in state buildings used by the Virginia executive branch ...."

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government ... ium=social
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Interersting.

First, if this contravenes existing statues, then it's void anyway, I would think. Then there's that wrinkle about the difference between rules and policies (that came up when some state institutions attempted to ban firearms from their premises - I forget exactly which was what), and I guess also whether a gubernatorial EO constitutes the same as a policy (or whatever the terminology is)

Second, even if TMac can do what he purports to have done, the next question is its scope. The phrase "in state buildings used by the Virginia executive branch" is probably intentionally ambiguously broad, I'd guess. Might be interpreted to mean any building used (as in by just walking through, TMac would argue) by members of the Va. executive branch. Effective by its terms, I'd argue (if at all), just in buildings dedicated to the use of the executive branch. I'd hazard a guess that means open carry is not effected at the GA building and therefore won't interfere with activities on VCDL's legislative day. (although that call obviously must be made by the VCDL itself) But what about walking across the capitol grounds on the way to the GA building? Will some folks be intimidated or confused (or even intentionally misinformed) and therefore not exercise their Second Amendment rights?

I've been out of town, but I haven't seen a statement from VCDL on this yet. Did I just miss it?

Good questions. I'm interested in that, myself. Not that I go to executive buildings; it was the mid-90's last time I had occasion to go into any higher level government buildings.

But, it would still be good to know, just for general knowledge.

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dorminWS wrote:I've been out of town, but I haven't seen a statement from VCDL on this yet. Did I just miss it?

There are two updates in the http://vagunforum.net/vcdl-alerts/ section.

The ABC store by me is now posted with the infamous red circle and slash. Under it says in accordance with EO by Terry JackWadd CC and OC is prohibited on these premises.

Mad. Not that I'm in there daily but it still irritates me. It also irritates me we have no choice in the matter. We cannot go elsewhere because the state controls all booze sales.

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Do these signs carry the force of law or are they treated like every other no gun sign in the state

Sounds like we need to review the State Constitution. Seeing as in the same people who wrote the federal Constitution AND the Second Amendment also wrote the Va state Constitution, I'm guessing there may be a provision that may work in our favor on this subject.

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dusterdude wrote:Do these signs carry the force of law or are they treated like every other no gun sign in the state

The cooler weather does make it easier to conceal carry these days.

So is any organization challenging this in court? Who can you write to? Nra vcdl?

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Talking with a fellow carrier at work this morning and he was saying that rest stops are also now supposedly posted for all of us traveling this holiday season.

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Next time I stop at a pickle park in VA, I'll have to look for the signs.

Used to be, muggings were popular in rest areas. I wonder if they will be again.

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There is no way I am stopping at a rest stop without a firearm. Especially at night.

MarcSpaz wrote:There is no way I am stopping at a rest stop without a firearm. Especially at night.

Darn straight.

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If you think about it, sh!thouses and liquor stores, in addition to being operated by state agencies and therefore being part of the executive branch, are also quite appropriate venues for TMac to operate in.