Action | Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/16/2010 |
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In response to the Virginia Department of Forestry accepting public comment on the proposed amendment to Virginia State Forest Regulation 4VAC10-30-170, which would allow concealed carry permit holders who possess a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun for self-defense within
The proposed language is underlined below:
4VAC10-30-170. Explosives, fires, etc.
No person shall bring into or have in any forest any explosive or explosive substance, except commercial sporting firearms ammunition; explosives, explosive substances and firearms of all types are prohibited in any portion of a forest assigned to the Department of Forestry, for administration as a recreational area. This regulation shall not apply to the carrying of concealed handguns within state forests by holders of a valid concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia.
AS I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS PROPOSED RULE CHANGE, please be advised that I strongly support this rule change.
Ed Hauswald
2476 Five Points Road
Marshall VA 201115