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On July 1, 2016, the new law on reciprocity passed this last legislative session and signed by Governor Terry McAulliffe went into effect in Virginia. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 The holder of a valid concealed handgun or concealed weapon permit or license issued by another state may carry a concealed handgun in Virginia provided: •... [Read More]

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   To Our Virginia Members and Other Friends of the Gun: As you may have seen from our newsletters on Friday, June 17, Texas & U.S. Law Shield launched a new event campaign entitled “Surviving an Active Shooter” in a few select Texas and Florida markets. The response we received was overwhelming. In fact, within the first hour

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   To Our Virginia Members and Other Friends of the Gun: As you may have seen from our newsletters on Friday, June 17, Texas & U.S. Law Shield launched a new event campaign entitled “Surviving an Active Shooter” in a few select Texas and Florida markets. The response we received was overwhelming. In fact, within the first hour... [Read More]

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On July 1, 2016, a new law goes into effect that will make some gun owners in the Commonwealth felons automatically. That is, unless they voluntarily surrender their firearms before that date. The new law mandates that any person with a permanent protective order relating to family violence that was served upon them July 1,

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On July 1, 2016, a new law goes into effect that will make some gun owners in the Commonwealth felons automatically. That is, unless they voluntarily surrender their firearms before that date. The new law mandates that any person with a permanent protective order relating to family violence that was served upon them July 1,... [Read More]

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In a follow-up to the story we ran two weeks ago, we are pleased to report that NOVA Armory, the suburban Virginia firearms store that came under attack by local residents in an effort to get it shut down, beat back an appeal on May 11, 2016, that asked the Arlington County Zoning Board to... [Read More]

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You are out taking a walk in your neighborhood and suddenly an apparently vicious dog comes running toward you growling and showing its teeth. All you have for protection is your legally-carried handgun. Is the dog really dangerous and will it actually attack? You have a decision to make in a split second. What are

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You are out taking a walk in your neighborhood and suddenly an apparently vicious dog comes running toward you growling and showing its teeth. All you have for protection is your legally-carried handgun. Is the dog really dangerous and will it actually attack? You have a decision to make in a split second. What are... [Read More]

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Pepper spray, although made from an item you can get in the produce section of your local grocer, is considered a weapon by most states, and is restricted to some extent in nearly all of them. Pepper spray causes temporary blindness, pain, breathing problems and panic.  However, when it’s used excessively, it can kill. Don’t... [Read More]

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Dennis R. Pratte, II, owner and business manager of Broadstone Security, LLC, that does business as NOVA Armory, has had enough. NOVA Armory opened its doors in March, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia, despite protests from various individuals and groups. The owner has sued 64 people, including elected officials, claiming that they conspired to destroy the... [Read More]

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  A legal review conducted by the Office of the Attorney General in 2015 pursuant to § 18.2-308.014 of the Code of Virginia identified several jurisdictions that failed to meet the statutory requirements required by Virginia for recognition of the concealed carry permits they issue. The Attorney General then attempted to terminate the reciprocity agreements... [Read More]

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  On Thursday, March 24, 2016, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed House Bill 1096 that sought to reverse elements of his executive order that banned guns in executive branch office buildings. McAuliffe also nixed House Bill 382 that would prevent most government agencies from prohibiting their employees from keeping firearms in their vehicles. State workers... [Read More]

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