Transporting on person in VA

[trusdamanr]

So I have a basic question and have checked a lot of sources but can't find a clear cut defined answer, I have my CCW as a resident in VA and wanted to know if I can have my firearm holstered on my side while driving. Most of the websites provide info on transporting without a permit and basically state with a CCW anywhere in the vehicle is acceptable, I guess I'm looking for "anywhere in the vehicle even on the permit holder" just to clarify my suspicions.

Thanks in advance, just confused on the wording!

 

[pete lynch]

Have you checked with the government department that issued you the permit? Like , as in a phone call? I carry in VA and I carry while I drive. Why couldn’t you?

 

[bofh]

So I have a basic question and have checked a lot of sources but can't find a clear cut defined answer, I have my CCW as a resident in VA and wanted to know if I can have my firearm holstered on my side while driving. Most of the websites provide info on transporting without a permit and basically state with a CCW anywhere in the vehicle is acceptable, I guess I'm looking for "anywhere in the vehicle even on the permit holder" just to clarify my suspicions.

Thanks in advance, just confused on the wording!

Is there a law that says you can not carry a handgun in a vehicle with a carry permit? Do you understand what a carry permit is? Do you understand the difference between carrying a (loaded) firearm and transporting a (unloaded) firearm?

When in doubt, consult the criminal code of your state. See http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/virginia.pdf for the references to your state's criminal code.

 

[NavyLCDR]

As long as you have any CCW permits/licenses required, there is no state that prohibits you for carrying the firearm in a holster on your person in a vehicle. That's exactly why some states require the permit - is for you to legally do so. In some states it's legal to do so without a permit/license.

 

[trusdamanr]

As long as you have any CCW permits/licenses required, there is no state that prohibits you for carrying the firearm in a holster on your person in a vehicle. That's exactly why some states require the permit - is for you to legally do so. In some states it's legal to do so without a permit/license.

Perfect exactly what I was looking for! Thanks guys

 

[Blueshell]

So I have a basic question and have checked a lot of sources but can't find a clear cut defined answer, I have my CCW as a resident in VA and wanted to know if I can have my firearm holstered on my side while driving. Most of the websites provide info on transporting without a permit and basically state with a CCW anywhere in the vehicle is acceptable, I guess I'm looking for "anywhere in the vehicle even on the permit holder" just to clarify my suspicions.

Thanks in advance, just confused on the wording!

As a VA resident with a valid VA carry permit, yes, you can carry a holstered loaded firearm on your person while in a vehicle. I refer you to the aforementioned links to VA law as source material.

I wish you peace