Virginia: Restaurant Carry and Two Other Bills Up for Final Reading Tomorrow, March 2!

Please Contact Your Delegate!  

On Tuesday, March 2, the Virginia House of Delegates will vote on three bills of importance to Virginia’s law-abiding citizens. If passed, these bills will be sent to Governor Bob McDonnell’s (R) desk for his consideration.

Senate Bill 3, sponsored by State Senator Smith (R-22), would allow the renewal of resident concealed carry permits by mail.

Senate Bill 334, sponsored by State Senator Emmett Hanger (R-24), would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense in restaurants that serve alcohol, provided they do not consume alcohol. Senator Hanger’s bill would make it a misdemeanor for a permit holder to consume alcohol while on the premises of the restaurant. This Right-to-Carry reform measure passed the Senate last week by a 22-18 vote.

Senate Bill 408, introduced by State Senator Jill Vogel (R-27), would allow any person who may lawfully possess a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private vehicle or vessel, to keep the firearm secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. SB408 passed the Senate last week, 24-16.

Please contact your Delegate and urge him or her to support Senate Bill 3, Senate Bill 334 and Senate Bill 408.  Contact information can be found here.