§ 62.1-02-10 — Carrying loaded firearm in certain vehicles prohibited - Penalty - Exceptions

Exceptions.
An individual may not keep or carry a loaded firearm in or on any motor vehicle, including
an off-highway vehicle or snowmobile in this state. An individual violating this section is guilty of
an infraction. This prohibition does not apply to:
1. A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized
reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations while possessing the
firearm issued to the member by the organization and while on official duty.
2. A law enforcement officer.
3. An individual possessing a valid concealed weapons license from this state or who has
reciprocity under section 62.1-04-03.1 with a handgun.
4. An individual who possesses a rifle or shotgun, is not in the field hunting or trapping,
and possesses a valid concealed weapons license from this state or has reciprocity
under section 62.1-04-03.1.
5. An individual in the field engaged in lawful hunting or trapping of nongame species or
fur-bearing animals.
6. A security guard or private investigator properly licensed to carry firearms.
7. An individual possessing a valid special permit issued pursuant to section 20.1-02-05.
8. An individual with a handgun who is not otherwise precluded from possessing a
class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license under chapter 62.1-04 and who
possesses a valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued by the
department of transportation or by the individual's state or territory of residence.
9. An individual who possesses a rifle or shotgun, is not in the field hunting or trapping,
and is not otherwise precluded from possessing a class 2 firearm and dangerous
weapon license under chapter 62.1-04 and possesses a valid driver's license or

nondriver identification card issued by the department of transportation or by the
individual's state or territory of residence.