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Grapeshot

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True, or even with no signage at all. The code is silent when it comes to sign requirements in locations where firearms are prohibited.

And I would prefer it stay that way. See no benefit to giving potentially more legal authority to such signage.
 

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It is Legal to Open Carry in EVERY Public Building Owned by The CommonWealth of Virginia AND its SubDivsions, including Independent Cities, except: 1. CourtHouses, per Virginia Code 18.2-283.1; 2. Air Port Terminals, per Virginia Code 18.2-287.01; AND 3. Schools, K-12, per Virginia Code 18.2-308.1.
 

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It is Legal to Open Carry in EVERY Public Building Owned by The CommonWealth of Virginia AND its SubDivsions, including Independent Cities, except: 1. CourtHouses, per Virginia Code 18.2-283.1; 2. Air Port Terminals, per Virginia Code 18.2-287.01; AND 3. Schools, K-12, per Virginia Code 18.2-308.1.

Well kinda, sorta, mostly.

Not, jails, DOC facilities, secure areas of police stations - then there is the yet to be resolved issue of state universities. Also cannot carry in the GA Building or Capital except with a permit.
 

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True, or even with no signage at all. The code is silent when it comes to sign requirements in locations where firearms are prohibited.

And I would prefer it stay that way. See no benefit to giving potentially more legal authority to such signage.
I agree very much here... we don't want this to become a new "gun law". It's much better to leave it as it is now, a simple trespass issue.

TFred
 

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It is Legal to Open Carry in EVERY Public Building Owned by The CommonWealth of Virginia AND its SubDivsions, including Independent Cities, except: 1. CourtHouses, per Virginia Code 18.2-283.1; 2. Air Port Terminals, per Virginia Code 18.2-287.01; AND 3. Schools, K-12, per Virginia Code 18.2-308.1.


Well kinda, sorta, mostly.

Not, jails, DOC facilities, secure areas of police stations - then there is the yet to be resolved issue of state universities. Also cannot carry in the GA Building or Capital except with a permit.

+1 As Grapeshot said, not exactly.

Aadvark, you need to be careful with blanket statements like that, not only for yourself but for others reading it.
 

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+1 As Grapeshot said, not exactly.

Aadvark, you need to be careful with blanket statements like that, not only for yourself but for others reading it.

Not to mention state offices themselves. Preemption only covers sub divisions, not the state government.
 

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I stray away from many on this issue. You can be arrested on sight if the sign is worded correctly and properly posted. No other warning is needed.

It's also plain bad manners to go on private property and deliberately break the rules the owner has set.

You have another thread here you might want to finish up before asking another question in another direction. I think you were asked what part of VB the problem with your son took place.
Sir why are you so hard pressed to find out this info, I don't see the need for you to know this info sound to me like your digging? have a good day.
 

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Sir why are you so hard pressed to find out this info, I don't see the need for you to know this info sound to me like your digging? have a good day.
Dude, where ya been? Pretty much everyone wanted to know more about this info, and your lack of a response has pretty much killed your reputation around here. You need to do some catch-up reading, and a whole ton of explaining. If you care to attract any helpful attention anyway.

I don't particularly care myself, just letting you know.

TFred
 

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I stray away from many on this issue. You can be arrested on sight if the sign is worded correctly and properly posted. No other warning is needed.

It's also plain bad manners to go on private property and deliberately break the rules the owner has set.

You have another thread here you might want to finish up before asking another question in another direction. I think you were asked what part of VB the problem with your son took place.

Sir why are you so hard pressed to find out this info, I don't see the need for you to know this info sound to me like your digging? have a good day.

No one is "hard pressed" but we do have a concern for truth and veracity. Seen more than a few BS stories and when someone is unwilling to provide the most basic information regarding the where and when particulars it casts doubt on both the event and the poster.

Perhaps a better question might be, why do you not respond?
 

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No one is "hard pressed" but we do have a concern for truth and veracity. Seen more than a few BS stories and when someone is unwilling to provide the most basic information regarding the where and when particulars it casts doubt on both the event and the poster.

Perhaps a better question might be, why do you not respond?

+1

Very accurate assessment
 

mobeewan

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Sir why are you so hard pressed to find out this info, I don't see the need for you to know this info sound to me like your digging? have a good day.

You are the one who brought it up. You are the one who dangled the carrot. Now you are acting like it is no ones business.
 

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Maybe he is in a sensitive position and cannot respond. Such as a supervisor of the newly created Sully District in Fairfax Cty? Of course this is purely speculation on my part.
 
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Grapeshot

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Maybe he is in a sensitive position and cannot respond. Such as a supervisor of the newly created Sully District in Fairfax Cty? Of course this is purely speculation on my part.

Click on his profile - that is not speculation.
 
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