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Regarding using the shooting range at the Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area, it is a violation of DGIF rules to carry a loaded concealed handgun while
driving on any WMA property!
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/wmarules.pdf
The following is an excerpt from the above link.
Firearms
It is unlawful to have in possession or in a vehicle a bow or gun which is not
unloaded and cased or dismantled except when it is lawful to take bear,
deer, grouse, pheasants, quail, rabbit, raccoon, squirrel or turkey; and additionally,
migratory game birds on Department owned lands east of the Blue Ridge; or by permit issued by the Department; or by concealed handgun permit issued by a Circuit Court.
It is unlawful to possess or transport a loaded gun in or on any vehicle at any time on a WMA.
Target shooting is permitted on designated ranges only.
I spoke with the game warden at the Charles City County office (804-829-6580), and was told that I must unload my handgun at the property line before driving onto the WMA. Once I reach the shooting range, I would be free to reload after I stepped out of my vehicle. Alternatively, I could park at the entrance and walk anywhere with my loaded concealed handgun
