Concealed weapons; person may carry a handgun in motor vehicle or vessel if secured in compartment. (SB408)

Introduced By

Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester) with support from co-patron Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)

Progress

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

Description

Possession of concealed weapons in vehicles. Creates a new exemption to the general prohibition against carrying concealed weapons by allowing a person who may lawfully possess a firearm to carry a handgun in a private motor vehicle or vessel if the handgun is locked in a container or compartment. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

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Poll Results

8 votes

Bill Text

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