Virginia law prohibits individuals from carrying or possessing weapons, including guns, silencers, explosives, and stun weapons, inside courthouses. Violating this law is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor and law enforcement can seize prohibited weapons. Certain officials, such as police officers and judges, are exempt when performing their official duties.
Prohibited weapons include guns, silencers, explosives, stun weapons, and any other dangerous weapons or ammunition designed for use with dangerous weapons.
Yes, law enforcement officers, magistrates, judges, and certain officials are exempt when performing their official duties.
Carrying a weapon into a courthouse is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can result in criminal charges and seizure of the weapon.
No, Virginia law prohibits carrying or possessing weapons in courthouses regardless of permits, with exemptions only for certain officials performing official duties.