proud_to_serveUSAF
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What is the maximum amount of rounds you can legally carry in a handgun in VA?
What is the maximum amount of rounds you can legally carry in a handgun in VA?
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Ammo - What is max that can be carried in a handgun?
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mercutio545
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20 if you don't have a CHP. CHP holders are exempt.
20 if you don't have a CHP. CHP holders are exempt.
Bill in VA
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ProShooter
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Bill in VA wrote:
I think to further muddy the waters, I would have said "There is no limit, unless you are in/on public street, road, alley, sidewalk, public right-of-way, or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public in the 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.
If you are in one of those places, the limit is no more than 20. If you are in one of those places and have a CHP, there is no limit.
If you are not in one of those places, then there is no limit, regardless of your CHP status.
Clear as mud. Ain't the law fun?
Bill in VA wrote:
I think to further muddy the waters, I would have said "There is no limit, unless you are in/on public street, road, alley, sidewalk, public right-of-way, or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public in the 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.
If you are in one of those places, the limit is no more than 20. If you are in one of those places and have a CHP, there is no limit.
If you are not in one of those places, then there is no limit, regardless of your CHP status.
Clear as mud. Ain't the law fun?
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ProShooter wrote:
Maybe that's the answer to that nasty Gunshow Loophole.
All sales, public and private should be regulated....
CHP holders would be exempt:uhoh:
ProShooter wrote:
Yep, a CHP is a handy thing ...and is Shall Issue.Bill in VA wrote:
I think to further muddy the waters, I would have said "There is no limit, unless you are in/on public street, road, alley, sidewalk, public right-of-way, or in any public park or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public in the 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.
If you are in one of those places, the limit is no more than 20. If you are in one of those places and have a CHP, there is no limit.
If you are not in one of those places, then there is no limit, regardless of your CHP status.
Clear as mud. Ain't the law fun?
Maybe that's the answer to that nasty Gunshow Loophole.
All sales, public and private should be regulated....
CHP holders would be exempt:uhoh:
JimmyN
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You've contradicted yourself by first saying there is no limit, and then quoting the regulation that establishes limits, and where and to whom they apply.
The correct answer is that you may be limited depending on where you are standing, and whether or not you hold a CHP, or fall under one of the other exceptions.
You've contradicted yourself by first saying there is no limit, and then quoting the regulation that establishes limits, and where and to whom they apply.
The correct answer is that you may be limited depending on where you are standing, and whether or not you hold a CHP, or fall under one of the other exceptions.
frenchdl
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Pretty much 20 rounds.....obviously it more complicated than that but in general if you are just carrying a pistol with "normal" magazines your fine.
Pretty much 20 rounds.....obviously it more complicated than that but in general if you are just carrying a pistol with "normal" magazines your fine.
Bill in VA
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mobeewan
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Actually when restrictions for non CHP holdersapplyin the code that limit magazines to 20 rounds you could actually have 21 rounds in the fire arm. The restriction as written only applies to the magazine itself.
Actually when restrictions for non CHP holdersapplyin the code that limit magazines to 20 rounds you could actually have 21 rounds in the fire arm. The restriction as written only applies to the magazine itself.
drewf
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Not even an FN Five-Seven holds more than 20 rounds "in the magazine" without an extended magazine. As the law reads now, even without a CHP while in those locations you can carry 20 in the magazine and one in the chamber. Why did they bother with the law anyway?
Not even an FN Five-Seven holds more than 20 rounds "in the magazine" without an extended magazine. As the law reads now, even without a CHP while in those locations you can carry 20 in the magazine and one in the chamber. Why did they bother with the law anyway?
JimmyN
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I thought I was adding something, as your opening absolute statement of "The correct answer is no limits" could create confusion, and the OP should be perfectly clear on the fact that limitations do exist. Thus my response to the OP that there may be limitations.
Reading is fundamental and believe it or not requires parsing of words for good comprehension. But it's no different than the fundamentals of writing and the correct choice of words when doing so.
But since you feel I don't have anything to add, and my reading skills are poor, I'll go back to the peanut gallery now as you suggested. I'll endeavor to avoid annoying you in the future.
I thought I was adding something, as your opening absolute statement of "The correct answer is no limits" could create confusion, and the OP should be perfectly clear on the fact that limitations do exist. Thus my response to the OP that there may be limitations.
Reading is fundamental and believe it or not requires parsing of words for good comprehension. But it's no different than the fundamentals of writing and the correct choice of words when doing so.
But since you feel I don't have anything to add, and my reading skills are poor, I'll go back to the peanut gallery now as you suggested. I'll endeavor to avoid annoying you in the future.
ProShooter
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Now that's thinking with your dipstick, Jimmy!
Now that's thinking with your dipstick, Jimmy!
led for breakfast
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20 rounds but you can have 100 magazines with 20 rounds each
20 rounds but you can have 100 magazines with 20 rounds each
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drewf wrote:
I reads: "with a magazine that will hold more than 20 rounds of ammunition."
In fact IMO, the magazine can be empty, but capable of holding 21 rounds and with one in the chamber, you may have crossed over to the dark side. It is the total potential capacity of the magazine that counts, not what is actually in it.
Don't forget this covers center fire long guns too.
Yata hey
drewf wrote:
The law does not say 20 rounds "in the magazine."
I reads: "with a magazine that will hold more than 20 rounds of ammunition."
In fact IMO, the magazine can be empty, but capable of holding 21 rounds and with one in the chamber, you may have crossed over to the dark side. It is the total potential capacity of the magazine that counts, not what is actually in it.
Don't forget this covers center fire long guns too.
Yata hey