Possession of handguns by members of the Virginia National Guard. (HB840)

Introduced By

Del. Michael Webert (R-Marshall) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), and Del. Nick Freitas (R-Culpeper)

Progress

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

Description

Possession of handguns by members of the Virginia National Guard. Allows a member of the Virginia National Guard to possess a concealed handgun at National Guard facilities and facilities under contract with the National Guard if such member has a valid concealed handgun permit. The bill also provides that the member's commanding officer may prohibit the member from possessing a concealed handgun while participating in any training or other exercises where the commanding officer reasonably determines that such possession would interfere with the conduct of such training or other exercises. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2016Committee
01/12/2016Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100113D
01/12/2016Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/2016Impact statement from DPB (HB840)
01/19/2016Assigned to sub: #1
01/19/2016Assigned MPPS sub: #1
01/21/2016Subcommittee recommends striking from docket
01/29/2016Stricken from docket by Militia, Police and Public Safety