Missus Mac and I are planning a weekend trip to Luray Caverns in VA this weekend. Yes, I checked the handgunlaw site, but this area confuses me. It involves state parks, tourist attractions that charge a fee, etc. My CHP os from NC - a reciprocal state.
I am planning to tote along my Kimber. I will do the VA tuck for retaurants where alcohol is served, but wanted to know about issues with where I will be going.
P.S. I know you aren't a lawyer, but I appreciate advice and tips from my colleagues here.
As one who often travels to or through Virginia, could you explain the "Virginia tuck" to me? Is that by chance the notion that open carry is allowable in Virginia, so open carry in restaurants where alcohol is served?
The Caverns are a private business not a state park. Look for no weapons signs. Skyline Drive is a National park, gun restrictions.
The Va tuck is the law says no concealed firearms in places that serve alcohol. Open carry is legal. Sounds stupid I know. I am going back for a class reunion in Sept. I will have to remember to "uncover".
"Virginia Tuck" isn't actually the law - it's what we have to do to remain legal while eating in an alcohol-serving establishment: uncovering your sidearm and tucking the shirt-tail behind it so as to keep it visible.
So, if I drive along the Blueridge Parkway, I have to pull over on the on-ramp and lock my Kimber in my COM safe and put the loaded magazines in the locked glove box?
Also, My COM safe is under the driver's seat. If it's locked and the ammo is locked up somewhere else, is that legal?
Eh, it's not so bad...it's a fun experience. A little out of the way, but if you're headed through the area anyway why not? It's a good thing for you to stop at for a day while going to DC, or visiting someone up north.
It's not for people who have trouble walking, though.
Welcome, VA is a great place to CC except for the whole restaurant thing.
If ya are bent on going, take a tip and eat lunch at Uncle Bucks in downtown Luray. It's across the street (main) from either a purple or pink (can't remember which) movie house.
Had a fun weekend. Carried everywhere. Never saw a sign saying no guns - even at the caverns. The locals were quirky but quite pleasant. Played golf. Wandered the town. Had a relaxing weekend.
Reply to Mr "It's a Tourist Trap" -
So is Paris, the Via Venetto, and the entire state of Hawai'i.
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