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Second Amendment Rights For In Virginia
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The open carrying of a handgun in Virginia is lawful. The carrying of any concealed firearm by a person about his person, hidden from common observation, is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition include: carrying in one's place of abode or the curtilage thereof.
The process of getting your firearms rights back used to be more complicated and took longer to complete. However, the Governor's office has streamlined the process of getting your civil rights restored. You may be able to have these rights restored within a few weeks after you file your application.
Open Carry is legal in Virginia in most places with or without a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) for those who are 18 years of age or older and are not prohibited from possessing firearms. Concealed Carry requires, with a few exceptions, a CHP. (See §18.2-308, Sections B, C, & D for the exceptions.)
The open carrying of a handgun in Virginia is lawful. The carrying of any concealed firearm by a person about his person, hidden from common observation, is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition include: carrying in one's place of abode or the curtilage thereof.
After having been convicted of a felony you had your civil rights restored (simple pardon) pursuant to Article V, Section 12 of the Constitution of Virginia and then been granted permission by the Circuit Court of the jurisdiction in which you reside or the court in which you were convicted to possess or carry a ...
Open carry is legal in Virginia without a permit for anyone who is at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm. However, Localities, such as Alexandria and Newport News may ban the open carry of firearms in public buildings, parks and at special events.