HB2413: Concealed handgun; retired law-enforcement officers in favorable review to carry.

Chief Patron

Del. Clay Athey (R-18)

Clay Athey (R-18)
Front Royal, VA
Served: 2002–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/15/2007: signed by governor

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Summary

Concealed handgun permits; retired law-enforcement officers.  Provides that proof of consultation and favorable review to carry a concealed handgun or the issuance of a concealed handgun permit to a retired law-enforcement officer in the Commonwealth shall be deemed to meet the standards of the Commonwealth to carry a concealed handgun. The federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act requires that, in order to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to the Act, a retired law-enforcement officer be found by the state to meet the standards established by the state. A retired law-enforcement officer is also required to carry a photo identification issued pursuant to § 9.1-1000 in order to carry a concealed weapon under the federal Act.