I don't have a concealed carry permit yet but figured you all, better than most, would be up on the laws regarding transport I need to know about.
I'll be traveling in VA in my van and wanted to know about taking a handgun with me. I'd prefer to transport it in a lawful way that might provide some utility for self-defense, or I'd just keep it unloaded, cased and locked in the "default" manner federally approved for interstate transport.
These are the notes I made from reading the document on car carry at HandGunLaw. Not being a lawyer, I'm seeking confirmation of a more practical nature on these matters:
VA:
- Must inform officer of handgun in vehicle no matter how its transported?
- Open, unconcealed, transport of loaded gun in plain view OK.
- Otherwise must be unloaded and cased? Lock in a case, and out of reach, in a van?
- In state parks, any different?
Any advice or discussion will be appreciated.
I'll be traveling in VA in my van and wanted to know about taking a handgun with me. I'd prefer to transport it in a lawful way that might provide some utility for self-defense, or I'd just keep it unloaded, cased and locked in the "default" manner federally approved for interstate transport.
These are the notes I made from reading the document on car carry at HandGunLaw. Not being a lawyer, I'm seeking confirmation of a more practical nature on these matters:
VA:
- Must inform officer of handgun in vehicle no matter how its transported?
- Open, unconcealed, transport of loaded gun in plain view OK.
- Otherwise must be unloaded and cased? Lock in a case, and out of reach, in a van?
- In state parks, any different?
Any advice or discussion will be appreciated.