virginia concealed carry? - The Firearms Forum

Jerryboy · 09-25-2012, 05:22 PM

does anyone know what the laws are in Virginia regarding the exact language on "no guns" and "no weapons" signs at businesses? just wondering, because i know that in some states the sign has to have the exact wording of the law in order to be enforceable.

TotheTop83 · 09-25-2012, 05:48 PM

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp...0+cod+18.2-308

There's the law. Looks like it's illegal on private property if posted. Section O (4 5ths of the way down the page). states:

O. The granting of a concealed handgun permit shall not thereby authorize the possession of any handgun or other weapon on property or in places where such possession is otherwise prohibited by law or is prohibited by the owner of private property.

PS. Love your signature! I'd love to have that store down the street.

wv hillbilly · 09-25-2012, 06:22 PM

as stated many times, if it is properly concealed no one will know you are carrying

dad2thebone · 09-25-2012, 06:26 PM

I go with hillbilly. as long as they dont know well........i did it for years and it worked just fine

Jerryboy · 09-25-2012, 06:49 PM

yeah i know, i carry in Costco even though it's posted, just wanted to know if there was a loophole i could slip through.

TotheTop83 · 09-25-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

as stated many times, if it is properly concealed no one will know you are carrying

Agree 100% but he asked about the law.

runes · 09-27-2012, 09:24 AM

You are not breaking the law in a mall, store etc. that posts. If they find out you are carrying they will ask you to leave or face trespass charge.

CCHolderinMaine · 09-27-2012, 10:16 AM

The only thing I worry about in the "it's posted but I carry in anyway" scenario is, at least in my state, if you break the rules, you might not go to jail, get fined or face any other legal issue.

But, you are VERY likely to lose you carry permit. Not worth it. If they don't want me in their store, I don't go in.

Jerryboy · 09-28-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CCHolderinMaine

The only thing I worry about in the "it's posted but I carry in anyway" scenario is, at least in my state, if you break the rules, you might not go to jail, get fined or face any other legal issue.

But, you are VERY likely to lose you carry permit. Not worth it. If they don't want me in their store, I don't go in.

i don't go in either if i can help it, but there are places you just have to go sometimes.

09-25-2012, 05:22 PM	#1
Jerryboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 709	virginia concealed carry? does anyone know what the laws are in Virginia regarding the exact language on "no guns" and "no weapons" signs at businesses? just wondering, because i know that in some states the sign has to have the exact wording of the law in order to be enforceable. __________________ "If voting could change anything for the better, it'd be illegal." -Unknown "If good intentions were horses, politicians would own glue factories" -Jeremiah Thompson Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives should be the name of a convenience store, not a government agency. -->

09-25-2012, 05:48 PM	#2
TotheTop83 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southwestern PA Posts: 108	Re: virginia concealed carry? http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp...0+cod+18.2-308 There's the law. Looks like it's illegal on private property if posted. Section O (4 5ths of the way down the page). states: O. The granting of a concealed handgun permit shall not thereby authorize the possession of any handgun or other weapon on property or in places where such possession is otherwise prohibited by law or is prohibited by the owner of private property. PS. Love your signature! I'd love to have that store down the street. Last edited by TotheTop83; 09-25-2012 at 05:50 PM..

09-25-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,016	Re: virginia concealed carry? as stated many times, if it is properly concealed no one will know you are carrying

09-25-2012, 06:26 PM	#4
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: virginia concealed carry? I go with hillbilly. as long as they dont know well........i did it for years and it worked just fine __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

09-25-2012, 06:49 PM	#5
Jerryboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 709	Re: virginia concealed carry? yeah i know, i carry in Costco even though it's posted, just wanted to know if there was a loophole i could slip through. __________________ "If voting could change anything for the better, it'd be illegal." -Unknown "If good intentions were horses, politicians would own glue factories" -Jeremiah Thompson Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives should be the name of a convenience store, not a government agency.

09-27-2012, 09:24 AM	#7
runes Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 38	Re: virginia concealed carry? You are not breaking the law in a mall, store etc. that posts. If they find out you are carrying they will ask you to leave or face trespass charge.

09-27-2012, 10:16 AM	#8
CCHolderinMaine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Steep Falls, Maine Contributor Posts: 629	Re: virginia concealed carry? The only thing I worry about in the "it's posted but I carry in anyway" scenario is, at least in my state, if you break the rules, you might not go to jail, get fined or face any other legal issue. But, you are VERY likely to lose you carry permit. Not worth it. If they don't want me in their store, I don't go in.