Question On Rifle Open Carry

No requirement for action to be open. There's no requirement for it to be unloaded either.
To carry any center-fire rifle w/ a magazine of 20 or more, you have to have a CHP in SOME counties/cities in the Commonwealth:
Cities of Alexandria, Chesapeake, Fairfax, Falls Church, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond, or Virginia Beach or in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Henrico, Loudoun, or Prince William
This is the only law anyone has found that would affect Rifle OC:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-287.4

Transporting a LOADED long-gun in a vehicle MAY be regulated locally, with limitations:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+15.2-915.2

There have been limitations related to hunting that most wouldn't regard as applying to a guy w/ an AK/AR. Look for them using the search function on the site I linked here.

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§ 15.2-915.2. Regulation of transportation of a loaded rifle or shotgun. The governing body of any county or city may by ordinance make it unlawful for any person to transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street, road, or highway within such locality. Any violation of such ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100. Conservation police officers, sheriffs and all other law-enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this section. No ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall be enforceable unless the governing body adopting such ordinance so notifies the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries by registered mail prior to May 1 of the year in which such ordinance is to take effect. The provisions of this section shall not apply to duly authorized law-enforcement officers or military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business. (1976, c. 506, § 18.2-287.1; 1977, c. 377; 1989, c. 50; 2004, c. 462.)

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§ 15.2-915.2. Regulation of transportation of a loaded rifle or shotgun. The governing body of any county or city may by ordinance make it unlawful for any person to transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street, road, or highway within such locality. Any violation of such ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100. Conservation police officers, sheriffs and all other law-enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this section. No ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall be enforceable unless the governing body adopting such ordinance so notifies the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries by registered mail prior to May 1 of the year in which such ordinance is to take effect. The provisions of this section shall not apply to duly authorized law-enforcement officers or military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business. (1976, c. 506, § 18.2-287.1; 1977, c. 377; 1989, c. 50; 2004, c. 462.)

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So if I'm a delivery driver, and there is no policy against carrying at work, then this would mean I could carry a loaded shotgun/rifle while working, right? I read some article talking about the top 10 most dangerous jobs, and delivery was #9 or something. Also, if I have a CHP, could it be covered up? I don't really transport my long guns that much, so not too schooled on these codes.

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mercutio545 wrote:

§ 15.2-915.2. Regulation of transportation of a loaded rifle or shotgun. The governing body of any county or city may by ordinance make it unlawful for any person to transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street, road, or highway within such locality. Any violation of such ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100. Conservation police officers, sheriffs and all other law-enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this section. No ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall be enforceable unless the governing body adopting such ordinance so notifies the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries by registered mail prior to May 1 of the year in which such ordinance is to take effect. The provisions of this section shall not apply to duly authorized law-enforcement officers or military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business. (1976, c. 506, § 18.2-287.1; 1977, c. 377; 1989, c. 50; 2004, c. 462.)

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So if I'm a delivery driver, and there is no policy against carrying at work, then this would mean I could carry a loaded shotgun/rifle while working, right? I read some article talking about the top 10 most dangerous jobs, and delivery was #9 or something. Also, if I have a CHP, could it be covered up? I don't really transport my long guns that much, so not too schooled on these codes.

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Since its a concealed handgun permit, you may not conceal a rifle or shotgun. If I were a delivery driver I would just carry a concealed handgun.

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Richmond has defined loaded as any ammunitionattached tothe rifle or shotgun, so even if the pipe is empty they can charge you for having it loaded. I would give you the cite, but Richmond is not on Municode.

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§ 15.2-915.2. Regulation of transportation of a loaded rifle or shotgun. The governing body of any county or city may by ordinance make it unlawful for any person to transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street, road, or highway within such locality. Any violation of such ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100. Conservation police officers, sheriffs and all other law-enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this section. No ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall be enforceable unless the governing body adopting such ordinance so notifies the Director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries by registered mail prior to May 1 of the year in which such ordinance is to take effect. The provisions of this section shall not apply to duly authorized law-enforcement officers or military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business. (1976, c. 506, § 18.2-287.1; 1977, c. 377; 1989, c. 50; 2004, c. 462.)

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After the last big storm when the power was ot for more than a few hours, we went for a family walk around the neighborhood. Everyone in the neighborhood was helping each other out and most were armed because of rumors of opportunistic scumbags visiting. Even my two youngest kids got to carry...

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So, the kids walked around the neighborhood carrying those guns? Were the guns loaded at the time they were walking around?

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With a very strict ROE and adult supervision, they were carried IAW with the Family Home Security Plan.



Semper Paratus

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MSC 45ACP wrote:

With a very strict ROE and adult supervision, they were carried IAW with the Family Home Security Plan.



Semper Paratus

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How long was the electirical outage?

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nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business. (1976, c. 506, § 18.2-287.1; 1977, c. 377; 1989, c. 50; 2004, c. 462.)

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Referring to the same bolded words, when it says business, does that refer to a job, or "business" in the sense of "you have no business being here"? Why would they distinguish between employment and business if they meant the same thing in this law?

Just wondering if I can have a shotgun "cruiser ready" in my pickup sometimes in Fairfax Co.

Thanks in advance.

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to answer part of my own question, I looked through the Fairfax County weapons ordinances and did not find anything prohibiting rifle/shotgun (loaded or unloaded) carry in a vehicle (obviously it would have to be 'open carry' visible due to the CCW law).

http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=10051&sid=46

Now, to go find out about other surrounding counties. :lol:

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nova wrote:

to answer part of my own question, I looked through the Fairfax County weapons ordinances and did not find anything prohibiting rifle/shotgun (loaded or unloaded) carry in a vehicle (obviously it would have to be 'open carry' visible due to the CCW law).

http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=10051&sid=46

Now, to go find out about other surrounding counties. :lol:

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When you find it, please post... Your public awaits!

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