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Virginia's Attorney General Stands Up for the Second Amendment

Wednesday, 01 October 2008 16:39 RSN
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Virginia's Attorney General Releases Opinion
Standing-Up for the Second Amendment!
October 1, 2008

Attorney General Bob McDonnell released an opinion in response to a request by State Senator Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) on whether or not the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has the authority to regulate the open carrying of firearms in state parks.

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In his official opinion, Attorney General McDonnell found that, "no specific statutory authority granting the Department the authority to prohibit the open carrying of firearms in state parks. A person's right to carry a firearm openly is considered universal within the Commonwealth, subject to definite and limited restrictions upon certain locations and classifications of individuals."  pdf AttyGenMcDonnell2ndAmend 01/10/2008,21:32 65.51 Kb

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