Category Archives: Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit

Status of Firearm Related Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

The anti-civil rights bills are flooding in and both gun owners and the firearms industry are facing unprecedented attacks in Virginia. Some of the most egregious bills being proposed are: HB207 – Imposes a $500 tax on suppressors HB217 – … Continue reading

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Does a center console count as a ‘secured container’ for purposes of the Virginia concealed carry law?

Last year I received a call from a prospective client who had been charged with carrying a concealed firearm without a permit.  For purposes of this article, we will call him ‘Bob’. Bob had been initially appointed counsel and was … Continue reading

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Is it legal to carry an expandable baton in Virginia?

“Is it legal to carry an expandable baton in Virginia?”  I was asked this question today and thought it would make a good article. As is often the case with seemingly simple questions like this one, there are nuances that … Continue reading

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Are folding stocks legal in Virginia?

Every so often I get an email or a phone call from someone who is convinced that folding stocks are illegal in Virginia. Just to be clear … these people are wrong. Folding stocks are certainly legal in Virginia! So … Continue reading

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Does ASAP count as ‘mandatory outpatient treatment’ when applying for a Virginia CHP?

I received an email today from someone who was confused by the language on the Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit application.  For simplicity sake I will call her Terry (not her real name) throughout the rest of this article. Terry had been … Continue reading

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