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johnbt · November 1, 2011, 08:26 PM

I didn't know Virginia changed the law. For decades anyone could have a loaded gun in the car as long as it was in plain sight. You had to keep it on the dash or on the passenger seat (and not covered by a jacket or newspaper either.) You could not keep it in the glove box or console because that made it a concealed weapon.

I have a carry permit, so I don't really need to know about this change, but I'm surprised I missed it.

I'm not surprised the officer didn't know either.

Fwiw, years ago a buddy got stopped one night for broken brake light on Broad Street in front of City Hall. We'd been shooting at his country place and he had 7 loaded handguns on the bench seat of his pickup. A couple of cops ended up gathered 'round talking guns with him. He got a warning for the broken light.

John

November 1, 2011, 08:26 PM	#12
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	I didn't know Virginia changed the law. For decades anyone could have a loaded gun in the car as long as it was in plain sight. You had to keep it on the dash or on the passenger seat (and not covered by a jacket or newspaper either.) You could not keep it in the glove box or console because that made it a concealed weapon. I have a carry permit, so I don't really need to know about this change, but I'm surprised I missed it. I'm not surprised the officer didn't know either. Fwiw, years ago a buddy got stopped one night for broken brake light on Broad Street in front of City Hall. We'd been shooting at his country place and he had 7 loaded handguns on the bench seat of his pickup. A couple of cops ended up gathered 'round talking guns with him. He got a warning for the broken light. John