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Vehicle carry is allowed in a secured compartment, or plainly visible without a permit:
Virginia State Police - Transporting Firearms through Virginia
As of July 1, 2010, a concealed handgun permit is not necessary when carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. The term “secured” as used does not require the compartment to be locked.
http://www.oag.state.va.us/Opinions and Legal Resources/Opinions/2012opns/11-111 Newman.pdf
OAG opinion 11-111.
Secondly while VA does not have Castle Doctrine or Stand-your-ground laws on the books, VA Common Law is VERY clear that both apply ANYWHERE a citizen is, and not just in your home/business/car.
Not sure who's in charge of the updates, but those should be fixed.
Virginia State Police - Transporting Firearms through Virginia
As of July 1, 2010, a concealed handgun permit is not necessary when carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. The term “secured” as used does not require the compartment to be locked.
http://www.oag.state.va.us/Opinions and Legal Resources/Opinions/2012opns/11-111 Newman.pdf
OAG opinion 11-111.
Secondly while VA does not have Castle Doctrine or Stand-your-ground laws on the books, VA Common Law is VERY clear that both apply ANYWHERE a citizen is, and not just in your home/business/car.
Not sure who's in charge of the updates, but those should be fixed.
