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  If you are involved in an incident where you are forced to draw your handgun to defend yourself, you can bet that you will inevitably have a face-to-face meeting with law enforcement. However, before that encounter, you will almost certainly have to deal with making the important call to 9-1-1. Knowing what you should... [Read More]

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A common question often asked is whether it is legal in Virginia to carry a firearm in state or national parks. In Virginia, the laws are complex with regards to firearms in its parks. Both open and concealed carry are generally allowed, with some exceptions, with the proper license in state parks. However, the open... [Read More]

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Virginia To Restore Reciprocity with 25 States—But with a Catch Last December, Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced that the Commonwealth would no longer recognize the concealed handgun licenses of 25 states beginning February 1, 2016, because, he said, their licensing requirements did not meet Virginia standards. The move appeared to be in furtherance... [Read More]

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One evening, you decide to stop for a pack of cigarettes at a convenience store on the way home from work. The area isn’t the best, but it’s on the way home and the clerks are friendly. After getting out of your truck, you make your way to the front door when you notice a... [Read More]

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As responsible gun owners, we know that firearms are deadly weapons, capable of causing serious injury and death if they wind up in the wrong hands. We believe that through education on how to store and handle a firearm, gun owners can prevent a tragedy from occurring due to an accidental discharge or other mishandling.... [Read More]

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Photo Credit:By Edward Kimmel [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons After failing to get stricter gun control legislation approved by the state legislature last session, Gov. Terry McAuliffe decided to bypass the elected officials and instead issued an Executive Order to further his anti-gun agenda. On Thursday, October 15, 2015, at the Capitol, Gov.... [Read More]

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Photo Credit: By Andre m (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons 2015 was a decent year for gun rights in Virginia. A number of bills were passed expanding the rights of Virginia gun owners and those who wish to restore their right to possess a firearm and ammunition. Here are some of... [Read More]

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Our Virginia Law Shield members may take heart that a recent important state senate election hinged on the turn-out of gun voters. It seems the state’s voters lived up to the state motto, sic semper tyrannis. Background: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has been anti-gun-rights his entire career, and his recent advocacy of gun control in... [Read More]

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On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia introduced his Responsible Transfer of Firearms Act.  Under the RTFA, gun providers — both sellers and gift-givers — must take reasonable, affirmative steps to ensure the recipient is legally allowed to have a gun.  This would apply to both commercial dealers and private sellers

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On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia introduced his Responsible Transfer of Firearms Act.  Under the RTFA, gun providers — both sellers and gift-givers — must take reasonable, affirmative steps to ensure the recipient is legally allowed to have a gun.  This would apply to both commercial dealers and private sellers... [Read More]

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