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2009 SESSION

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SB 877 Law-enforcement officers, retired; meets training and qualification standards to carry weapon.

Introduced by: Stephen H. Martin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Carrying concealed weapons; retired law-enforcement officers. Allows retired law-enforcement officers who are qualified under federal law to carry concealed firearms to carry a concealed handgun into a restaurant that serves alcohol.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Carrying concealed weapons; retired law-enforcement officers.  Clarifies that retired law-enforcement officers from anywhere in the United States, District of Columbia, or territories of the United States are not subject to Virginia's concealed handgun laws, if such officer meets the requirements of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.  The federal law allows retired officers with more than 15 years aggregate experience, who are certified annually on handgun proficiency, and meet other requirements, to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.