Action | Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 7/8/2009 |
As my comment earlier said, 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. Not only is 'open carry' appropriate, but I feel it is important to keep our laws reasonable, consistent, easy to understand and to enforce. This is the kind of mutual respect that newcomers to Virginia and new gun owners in Virginia need.
Please pass the proposed 'concealed carry w/ CCW' regulation, AND call for a hearing on the 'open carry' matter ASAP. Thank you.