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Yes you can carry as long as you are not a prohibited individual.  Keep the 
weapon in common view.  When transporting , put it on the seat next to you. 
If you get stopped by the Police, tell them you have a weapon if they do not 
see it.  Also, expect to have some Police company if you walk down the 
street and enter a business wearing a handgun on your side.



"Jsson Weeks" <jweeks@riverbend.org> wrote in message 
news:41D76C6B.E4E4DD36@riverbend.org...
>I wanted to get someone to confirm what I have been told
> regarding Virginia gun laws. I was informed that anyone can
> "openly" carry a pistol on your waist - just as long as it
> is not concealed. Is this true?
>
> 1. Can you carry your gun into restaurants and stores?
>
> 2. Will the police stop and harass you if they see this?
>
> 3. Do many people carry "open" guns on their waist?
>
> 4. If you are driving and get pulled over for a traffic
> stop, do you tell the officer "I'm armed?" ... and do they
> make you get out and get on your knees?
>
> Also, can non-residents carry openly when traveling through
> the state of Virginia? Any information would be appreciated.
>
> I wonder if this practice has cut down on crime, overall?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jason