virginiatuck
Regular Member
Has there ever been an attempt to repeal § 18.2-308(P)(i) to remove the requirement for a 24/7 instant verification system prior to reciprocity or mere recognition of another state's permit? I haven't found any real discussion of this topic on the site (using search).
I'd bet the law-enforcement lobby would be against it, but it appears to be a common hindrance of concealed handgun permit reciprocity or recognition of the Virginia CHP by other states. Cases in point: Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, and perhaps more. I can't find any other reason for Virginia to refuse to recognize permits from these states; if I recall correctly, those states will also recognize permits from any state that recognizes their permit.
By the way, this is related to OC as Alabama requires a permit to carry in a vehicle, Georgia requires a license for any form of carry except in a glove-box in a vehicle, Colorado has incomplete preemption and, to the best of my knowledge, those states do not issue permits to non-residents.
I'd bet the law-enforcement lobby would be against it, but it appears to be a common hindrance of concealed handgun permit reciprocity or recognition of the Virginia CHP by other states. Cases in point: Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, and perhaps more. I can't find any other reason for Virginia to refuse to recognize permits from these states; if I recall correctly, those states will also recognize permits from any state that recognizes their permit.
By the way, this is related to OC as Alabama requires a permit to carry in a vehicle, Georgia requires a license for any form of carry except in a glove-box in a vehicle, Colorado has incomplete preemption and, to the best of my knowledge, those states do not issue permits to non-residents.