SEARCH SITE

VIRGINIA LAW PORTAL

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

ACROSS SESSIONS

Developed and maintained by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.

2004 SESSION

  • | print version

HB 215 Concealed handguns; reciprocal agreements for permits with other states.

Introduced by: Clifford L. Athey, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Concealed weapons permit. Provides that an out-of-state concealed weapons permit authorizes the holder of the permit to carry a handgun in the Commonwealth if the permit holder is at least 21 years of age. The bill allows recognition of the other state's permit even if the other state has a lower age requirement and permits weapons other than handguns. Virginia's age requirement (21 years) would apply and the only weapon authorized while the permit holder is in Virginia is a handgun. The bill allows the Superintendent of State Police, in consultation with the Attorney General, to enter into reciprocity agreements with any state qualifying for recognition under these requirements. In addition, the bill establishes a procedure for nonresidents of the Commonwealth who are at least 21 years old to apply to the Virginia Department of State Police for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun, which includes proof of demonstrated competence with a handgun. The bill also requires residents of the Commonwealth to submit proof of demonstrated competence when applying for a concealed handgun permit. Previously, it was left to the court's discretion as to whether or not to require proof of competency.

This bill incorporates HB 641.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Concealed weapons permit. Provides that a valid concealed handgun permit or license issued by another state shall be valid in the Commonwealth, provided the permit holder is not a resident of Virginia and, if the permit does not include a photograph of the holder, he carries a current state or federal government-issued photo identification. Also requires that the Attorney General enter into reciprocal agreements with states that require it for recognition of the validity of Virginia concealed handgun permits. The bill removes the requirement that the out-of-state permit holders meet Virginia requirements for issuance. This bill incorporates HB 641.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Concealed weapons permit. Provides that an out-of-state concealed weapons permit authorizes the holder of the permit to carry a handgun in the Commonwealth if the permit-holder is at least 21 years of age. The bill allows recognition of the other state's permit even if the other state has a lower age requirement and permits weapons other than handguns. Virginia's age requirement (21 years) would apply and the only weapon authorized while the permit-holder is in Virginia is a handgun.