July 1, the following new gun laws took effect in the Old Dominion:
Senate Bill 1335,
patroned by state Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R-26), safeguards the
confidentiality of all concealed handgun permit (CHP) holders in
Virginia.
Senate Bill 1363, patroned by state Senator Jill H. Vogel (R-27), and House Bill 2317,
patroned by Delegate Rich Anderson (R-51), are companion bills that
provide that residency for members of the Armed Forces shall include
both the member’s permanent duty post and the nearby state in which
the military personnel resides for the purposes of firearms purchases.
Senate Bill 1378,
patroned by state Senator Thomas A. Garrett (R-22), increases penalties
for individuals who knowingly assist prohibited persons in illegally
obtaining firearms. An amendment submitted by Governor McDonnell, at
the NRA's request, improves this law by adding protections for
law-abiding citizens by exempting purchases of a firearm by a person for
the lawful use, possession or transport by his child, grandchild, or
individual for whom he is the legal guardian if such child, grandchild,
or individual is ineligible, solely because of his age, to purchase a
firearm.
House Bill 1582,
patroned by Delegate Mark L. Cole (R-88), permits armed security
officers licensed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services to
carry firearms onto private or religious school property if the officer
is hired by the private or religious school to provide protection to
students and employees. This law also prohibits the Board of Social
Services from adopting any regulations that would prevent a child day
center from hiring an armed security officer.
House Bill 1833,
patroned by Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), creates separate
sections to address the general criminal prohibition against carrying
concealed firearms; the requirements for applying for a concealed
handgun permit; the process the circuit court follows in reviewing,
issuing, and denying permits; the appeals process procedures for
nonresidents to obtain permits; the renewal process disqualifications;
and other procedural issues.
--Virginia is for Lovers! Gun Lovers!
1 comment:
Nice!!! Getting there slowly but surely!!!
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