novaccw
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This morning, I went scouting for some hunting spots for next archery season. I was down at C.F. Phelps WMA. Here is the link to the rules for the area: http://www.dgif.state.va.us/HUNTING/regulations/wma_rules.pdf. The rules state that you cannot have a loaded or unloaded firearm unless you are hunting or have a concealed weapons permit. It does not say you have to conceal...just that you have to have the permit. It doesnt' appear to be a state park...Does anybody know if I could open carry? I concealed because in PA where I am from, the game wardens have an extreme amount of power...almost more than regular police in some instances. I didn't want to see if VA is the same... I love hunting too much to lose the privilage because of some big egoed game warden. I know I wimped out. Does this sound weird to anyone else? I have open carried at Giant, Wal Mart, Fairfax Police Station, Chevy Chase Bank...but I am scared to open carry in the middle of the woods! Go figure. Any advice?
This morning, I went scouting for some hunting spots for next archery season. I was down at C.F. Phelps WMA. Here is the link to the rules for the area: http://www.dgif.state.va.us/HUNTING/regulations/wma_rules.pdf. The rules state that you cannot have a loaded or unloaded firearm unless you are hunting or have a concealed weapons permit. It does not say you have to conceal...just that you have to have the permit. It doesnt' appear to be a state park...Does anybody know if I could open carry? I concealed because in PA where I am from, the game wardens have an extreme amount of power...almost more than regular police in some instances. I didn't want to see if VA is the same... I love hunting too much to lose the privilage because of some big egoed game warden. I know I wimped out. Does this sound weird to anyone else? I have open carried at Giant, Wal Mart, Fairfax Police Station, Chevy Chase Bank...but I am scared to open carry in the middle of the woods! Go figure. Any advice?