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2012 SESSION

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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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/04/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D  pdf | impact statements

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