"I support the new regulation, but I am asking for  a hearing on allowing for the open carry of handguns State Forests.   That would bring State Forests into compliance with a formal opinion  (08-043) published in September 2008 by the Virginia Attorney General."

In order to excercise our freedom of speach, we do not have to conceal our words.In order to excercise our right to bear arms, we should not have to hide our arms.