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2009 SESSION
SB 1254 Concealed handguns; when permit from reciprocal State, person shall carry permit at all times.
Introduced by: Henry L. Marsh III | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Concealed handgun permits. Makes changes to the procedures governing the application for a concealed handgun permit and the carrying of a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a conviction from another state for driving while intoxicated or for drunkenness in public disqualifies an individual from obtaining a concealed handgun permit. The bill also requires that a nonresident carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth with either a reciprocal permit from another state or a Commonwealth-issued nonresident permit display photo identification along with the permit, upon request of a law-enforcement officer.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Concealed handgun permits. Makes changes to the procedures governing the application for a concealed handgun permit and the carrying of a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth. The bill clarifies that a conviction from another state for driving while intoxicated or for drunkenness in public disqualifies an individual from obtaining a concealed handgun permit, and that any training to show competence with a handgun must be completed in person. The bill also requires that a nonresident carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth with either a reciprocal permit from another state or a Commonwealth-issued nonresident permit display photo identification along with the permit, upon request of a law-enforcement officer.