National Carry AcademyNotes
January 13, 2016
4VAC15-40-60. Hunting With Dogs or Possession of Weapons in Certain Locations During Closed Season.
H. Meaning of “possession” of bow, crossbow, or firearm and definition of “loaded crossbow” and “loaded firearm.” For the purpose of this section, the word “possession” shall include, but not be limited to, having any bow, crossbow, or firearm in or on one’s person, vehicle or conveyance. For the purpose of this section, a “loaded firearm” shall be defined as a firearm in which ammunition is chambered or loaded in the magazine or clip when such magazine or clip is engaged or partially engaged in a firearm.
State Emergency Powers
§ 44-146.15. Construction of Chapter
Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to:
(1) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to exercise any powers vested in him under other laws of this Commonwealth independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of this chapter;
(2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with actual or pending disaster;
(3) Empower the Governor, any political subdivision, or any other governmental authority to in any way limit or prohibit the rights of the people to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia or the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, including the otherwise lawful possession, carrying, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms except to the extent necessary to ensure public safety in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of sheltering persons;
(4) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States or any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local and interjurisdictional agencies for emergency services shall place reliance upon such forces in the event of declared disasters; or
(5) Interfere with the course of conduct of a labor dispute except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety.
Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns.
Virginia 18 Y/O § 18.2-308.7
The minimum age to own and transport a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle without any type of permit /license is 18 year old.
Note: This restriction is not applicable for some states. For some state carrying and transporting a handgun can be found in Gun Shop, Shooting range and other places that legally possessing a firearm.
Notes
January 13, 2016
4VAC15-40-60. Hunting With Dogs or Possession of Weapons in Certain Locations During Closed Season.
H. Meaning of “possession” of bow, crossbow, or firearm and definition of “loaded crossbow” and “loaded firearm.” For the purpose of this section, the word “possession” shall include, but not be limited to, having any bow, crossbow, or firearm in or on one’s person, vehicle or conveyance. For the purpose of this section, a “loaded firearm” shall be defined as a firearm in which ammunition is chambered or loaded in the magazine or clip when such magazine or clip is engaged or partially engaged in a firearm.
State Emergency Powers
§ 44-146.15. Construction of Chapter
Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to:
(1) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to exercise any powers vested in him under other laws of this Commonwealth independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of this chapter;
(2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with actual or pending disaster;
(3) Empower the Governor, any political subdivision, or any other governmental authority to in any way limit or prohibit the rights of the people to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia or the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, including the otherwise lawful possession, carrying, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms except to the extent necessary to ensure public safety in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of sheltering persons;
(4) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States or any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local and interjurisdictional agencies for emergency services shall place reliance upon such forces in the event of declared disasters; or
(5) Interfere with the course of conduct of a labor dispute except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety.
Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns.
Virginia 18 Y/O § 18.2-308.7
The minimum age to own and transport a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle without any type of permit /license is 18 year old.
Note: This restriction is not applicable for some states. For some state carrying and transporting a handgun can be found in Gun Shop, Shooting range and other places that legally possessing a firearm.