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.

Section 13 of the Virginia constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms.  Approval of this measure for both open and concealed carry would bring the regulation into compliance.

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