Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Forestry
 
Board
Department of Forestry
 
chapter
Virginia State Forest Regulations [4 VAC 10 ‑ 30]
Action Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 7/8/2009
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6/25/09  5:01 pm
Commenter: Michael Troutman

While I approve concealed carry, this legislation is illegal
 

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.

CommentID: 8836