HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the finalization of a reciprocity agreement this week, allowing holders of concealed carry permits to legally carry firearms in both states. This agreement makes Virginia the 30th state to establish concealed carry reciprocity with Pennsylvania.
“Shortly after taking office, I asked my staff to review opportunities to maximize reciprocity agreements with willing states, and ensure all existing and future agreements protect and respect standing law and constitutional rights,” said Attorney General Sunday.
The agreement follows a comprehensive legal review conducted by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Virginia State Police officials. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provides “mutual recognition of a license to carry a firearm issued by the Commonwealth and a license or permit to carry a firearm issued by another state,” ensuring no legal conflict exists between the two states’ firearms laws.
Under the terms of the agreement, permit holders must adhere to the following requirements in both states:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Carry valid photo identification
- Display their concealed carry permit upon request by law enforcement
- Have no prior revocation of a concealed carry permit
The MOU applies solely to handguns and strengthens collaboration between Pennsylvania and Virginia in recognizing Second Amendment rights while maintaining responsible oversight of firearm regulations.
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