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2012 SESSION
HB 139 Concealed handguns; persons who may lawfully carry hidden from common observation, penalty.
Introduced by: Mark L. Cole | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Carrying concealed handguns; penalties. Provides that any person who may lawfully possess a firearm in Virginia may carry it hidden from common observation. The bill retains the procedures to obtain a permit that authorizes a person to carry a concealed handgun for those who wish to carry a concealed handgun in other states with reciprocal agreements with the Commonwealth. The bill creates Class 1 misdemeanors for carrying concealed handguns during the commission of certain drug-related crimes and makes carrying a concealed handgun during the commission of certain felonies a separate felony. This bill contains technical amendments.
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HISTORY
- 01/04/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D
- 01/04/12 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 02/14/12 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety