Summary as introduced: Carrying concealed handguns; penalties. Provides that any person who may lawfully possess a firearm in Virginia may carry it hidden from common observation. The bill retains the procedures to obtain a permit that authorizes a person to carry a concealed handgun for those who wish to carry a concealed handgun in other states with reciprocal agreements with the Commonwealth. The bill creates Class 1 misdemeanors for carrying concealed handguns during the commission of certain drug-related crimes and makes carrying a concealed handgun during the commission of certain felonies a separate felony. This bill contains technical amendments. Full text: 01/04/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D pdf | impact statements Status: 01/04/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100644D 01/04/12 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety 02/14/12 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |