Helping people to understand their 2nd amendment rights and the laws that regulate them in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia is one of the most open states in the Union regarding Gun Rights. Open Carry is legal. Residents and non-residents can apply for a Concealed Handgun Permit. However, there are laws which govern the ownership and carrying of a handgun in Virginia, and knowing the laws and your rights could very well be the difference between being harassed by a police officer or going to jail!