I am a Virginia resident and a member of VCDL and the NRA. I also have concealed weapons permits in Virginia and Utah. I am a 25 year member of the USMC and USN.

My family and I enjoy the State Forests in Virginia but are appaled at the idea that a criminal can carry a weapon to inflict damage and harm upon innocent civilians and we cannot.

Therefore, I am very highly supportative of the right of Virginians to be able to carry firearms in State Forests in Virginia for self protection and protection of their family.

Respectfully submitted,

Hugh Cain