Concealed handgun permits and carrying concealed weapons; reorganizing and recodifying law. (HB923)

Introduced By

Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)

Description

Reorganizing and recodifying the law related to carrying concealed weapons and concealed handgun permits.  Reorganizes the existing § 18.2-308 into a new Article 6.1 in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2. The new article creates separate, discrete sections to address the general criminal prohibition against carrying concealed weapons; the requirements for applying for a concealed handgun permit; the process the circuit court follows in reviewing, issuing, and denying permits; the appeals process; procedures for nonresidents to obtain permits; the renewal process; disqualifications; and other procedural issues currently addressed in § 18.2-308. The bill also contains numerous technical amendments. This bill does not make any substantive changes to existing law. Read the Bill »

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