text: traveling in the state of virginia, what are gun carry laws, gun possession laws? in n.c. where i live, the gun has to be carried in open sight, usually on the front seat, of front dash. when the officer opproaches you must have both hands on the wheel and immediately tell the officer that you have a weapon and where it is. how does this compare with virginia's gun laws? if you go to   www.packing.org  all of the laws for all of the states can be found. you need to get a concelled carry permit,