Thanks for sharing the endorsement info with me. Wasn’t aware of the specific language - guess it’s because guns down here are not an issue. Illegal immigrants, on the other hand...........
§ 44-146.15. Construction of chapter. —
Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to:
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(3) Empower the Governor, any political subdivision, or any other governmental authority to in any way limit the rights of the people to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia or the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, including the lawful possession, sale, or transfer of firearms except to the extent necessary to ensure public safety in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political subdivision of the Commonwealth or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of sheltering persons; [...]
Source: VIRGINIA EMERGENCY SERVICES AND DISASTER LAWS (2008 edition) [PDF]