HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — Firearms may soon be banned from Hopewell city property, with the fate of a proposed ordinance lying in the hands of Hopewell City Council.
Should the ordinance pass, firearms would be prohibited on city property including buildings, parks, recreation and community centers.
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Those exempt include on-duty law enforcement officers, retired law enforcement officers, authorized security personnel, active-duty military personnel and individuals with firearms secured in their vehicles.
Those who are licensed to carry a firearm are not included in the exemption list…