JimMullinsWVCDL
State Researcher
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nova wrote:
nova wrote:
The case is Pruitt v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 382, 650 S.E.2d 684 (2007) (slip opinion available here).ProShooter wrote:There was a court case (someone please remind me of the name) where a person was OCing and got out of their vehicle, and locked their gun in their car in the center console. Police charged him with concealed weapon but judge dismissed the charge saying you can conceal it before leaving your vehicle (in a reasonable amount of time).Neplusultra wrote:ProShooter wrote:Yes, if I go to the courthouse or post office I have to leave the gun inside the truck in plain sight where anyone could smash and grab it. Either that or leave the gun at home where it does no good if needed.Neplusultra wrote:Do you mean leaving the gun in plain sight if you are exiting/outside the vehicle?I really, really do want to see the OC transportation laws change so I don't have to leave my gun in plain sight if I have to leave it in the vehicle for some reason. I can't believe that law!
Why on earth would you think that? Put it in the glove compartment as you are exiting the vehicle.