VA HB 11: Concealed weapons
Virginia HB 11 allows knives to be carried as concealed weapons, impacting security personnel regulations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, and armored transport companies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Private Security Licensing move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears. Bookmark this briefing, share it with anyone on your team responsible for compliance, and check the source link above for the full official text before you make any decisions.
What changed
Knives are now classified as permissible concealed weapons under Virginia law.
Who it affects
Guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, and armored transport companies.
What you must do
Review and update training and compliance protocols regarding the carrying of knives as concealed weapons.
Deadline
No fixed deadline was published, but changes like this are often enforced quickly — act promptly.
Source: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+lst+ALL
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