Virginia Now Looking To Revoke Reciprocity With Other States

Published on January 16, 2020
Duration: 5:56

This video discusses a proposed bill in Virginia (HB 569) that aims to revoke all existing reciprocity agreements for concealed carry permits with other states. The host, Jared, highlights that this would revert Virginia's policy to a 2015 decision by then-Attorney General Mark Herring, which significantly reduced the number of recognized permits. The video emphasizes the bipartisan passage of laws in 2016 that restored full reciprocity and urges Virginia residents to contact their representatives to oppose HB 569.

Quick Summary

Virginia is considering a bill, HB 569, that would revoke all concealed carry reciprocity agreements with other states. This would revert the policy to a restrictive 2015 decision, ending the current practice of recognizing permits from all states. Virginia residents are urged to contact their representatives to oppose this measure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Darkening Skies Over Virginia
  2. 00:11Guns & Gadgets Welcome
  3. 00:37Virginia's Reciprocity Bill (HB 569)
  4. 00:46What Reciprocity Means
  5. 01:00History: Mark Herring's 2015 Audit
  6. 01:41Legislature Restores Reciprocity (2016)
  7. 02:44Current Push for Anti-Gun Legislation
  8. 03:05Details of HB 569
  9. 03:34Political Landscape: Northam, Bloomberg, Democrats
  10. 03:53Call to Action for Virginia Residents
  11. 04:33Guns Banned at VCDL Event & State of Emergency
  12. 05:05Conclusion and Channel Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virginia's current policy on concealed carry reciprocity?

Currently, Virginia recognizes concealed carry permits from all other states. This means if you have a valid permit from another state, you can carry a concealed firearm in Virginia, provided you adhere to all state and federal laws.

What is HB 569 in Virginia?

HB 569 is a proposed bill in Virginia that aims to revoke all existing reciprocity agreements for concealed carry permits. If passed, it would mean Virginia would no longer recognize permits issued by other states.

Why is Virginia considering revoking gun carry reciprocity?

The video suggests that the current Democrat-controlled legislature and governor are pushing for stricter gun control measures. Revoking reciprocity is seen as part of this broader agenda to limit firearm carry rights within the Commonwealth.

What happened with Virginia's reciprocity in 2015-2016?

In 2015, then-AG Mark Herring significantly reduced Virginia's recognized reciprocity states to just five. However, in early 2016, the legislature passed bills to restore full reciprocity, recognizing permits from all states.

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