David Park
Member
The news article in this thread points out that Virginia passed more pro-gun laws than any other state this year. Here's the text of a flyer I made for VCDL, listing all of the bills that passed. This might be helpful for VA residents or those who plan to visit. Thanks to the new laws, the state now grants non-resident carry permits, just announced reciprocity with Ohio, and Florida should be added soon. (Here's the complete reciprocity list.)
- Full preemption of local firearms bans; pre-1987 ordinances invalid (HB 530)
- Permit holders, C&R private sales exempt from one-gun-a-month restriction (HB 404)
- Repeal of county purchase permits; destruction of existing records (HB 484, SB 227)
- Nonresident concealed handgun permits, increased recognition of out-of-state permits (HB 215, HB 238)
- Repeal of provision limiting out-of-state firearms purchases to contiguous states (HB 1302, HB 1144)
- Storage of firearms and ammunition added to preemption law (HB 1150)
- No public disclosure of SSN on concealed handgun permit application (HB 382)
- If permit not issued after 45 days, application serves as de facto permit (HB 402)
- Denial of permit must state basis for denial, applicant’s right to appeal (HB 1205)
- No length of residency requirement for concealed handgun permit (HB 444)
- Pneumatic gun use protected at ranges and in JROTC activities (HB 1303)
- Dealers not required to post informational notice; armed services permanent duty post is residence for firearms purchases (HB 375)
- Concealed handgun allowed with permit while hunting; uniform size and style of permits; motor vehicle misdemeanors not disqualifications (SB 326)
- Off-duty law-enforcement officers may carry on school property (HB 286)
- Law-enforcement ID serves as permit for purposes of reciprocity (SB 341)
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To see the text of a bill, click on the link, then click on the "Governor: Acts of Assembly" link. The bill text will have links that take you to the current, amended text of the Code of Virginia.