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§ 18.2-283 Carrying dangerous weapon to place of religious worship

If any person carry any gun, pistol, bowie knife, dagger or other dangerous weapon, without good and sufficient reason, to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place he shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

History

The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1960, chapter 358; in 1962, chapter 411; in 1975, chapters 14 and 15.

Code 1950, § 18.1-241; 1960, c. 358; 1962, c. 411; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

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Court Decisions

Christopher Parris Cabral v. Commonwealth of Virginia (COA, 07/17/18)
. . . COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA . . .

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Amendment Attempts

HB106: Concealed handguns; person with valid permit allowed to carry in place of worship with permission. (failed)
HB1822: Place of worship; carrying dangerous weapon personal protection. (failed)
SB1458: Dangerous weapons; authorization of place of religious worship to carry to such place. (failed)
SB653: Dangerous weapons; place of religious worship. (failed)
HB2594: DCJS; standards and training for security at certain nonprofit institutions. (passed)