Action | Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 7/8/2009 |
State Forests were not specifically authorized to
regulate firearms generally by the General Assembly. The regulation as
proposed would violate Article 1, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution;
the right to bear arms and Article 1, Section 14 of the Virginia
Constitution; the right to uniform government. Striking the concealed only
restriction will cure these deficiencies.