Virginia Senate to Vote on Right-to-Carry Reform Measure Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, the Virginia Senate will vote on Senate Bill 1035.

Sponsored by Senator Emmett Hanger, Jr. (R-24), SB1035 would permit a Right-to-Carry permit holder to carry a concealed firearm into a restaurant, provided they notify a designated employee that they possess a concealed handgun and do not consume any alcohol.  This bill is similar to last year’s bill that was passed and ultimately vetoed by Governor Tim Kaine (D).

Currently, concealed carry permit holders dining in restaurants that serve alcohol must leave their firearm at home or locked in their vehicle where it is at risk of being stolen.  Despite passing a background check and possessing a state issued permit to carry, law-abiding permit holders are forced to give up their right to self-defense when dining in establishments that serve alcohol. The need for this legislation is clear.

Please contact your State Senator TODAY and respectfully urge them to support SB1035. Contact information can be found by clicking here.  You may also contact your Senator at their Richmond office at (804) 698-7410 or (804) 698-1470.

While this legislation is clearly important to law-abiding gun owners of the Old Dominion, please do not forget to make your voices heard in opposition to Senate Bill 1257 which could also be voted on tomorrow.  For more information on SB1257 and how to take action against it, please click here.