Virginia § 44-54.12 - Arms, equipment and facilities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-54.12 — Arms, equipment and facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-54.12. Arms, equipment and facilities
The Virginia Defense Force, to the extent authorized by the Governor and funded by the General Assembly, shall be equipped as needed for training and for state active duty. The Adjutant General, by regulation or otherwise, may authorize the use of privately owned real and personal property if deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth.
To the extent permitted by federal law and contracts with the federal government or localities and to the extent that space is available, the Adjutant General in his discretion may authorize the use of armories and other facilities of the National Guard, other state facilities under his control, and all or portions of privately owned facilities under contract for the storage and maintenance of arms, equipment and supplies of the Virginia Defense Force and for the assembly, drill, training and instruction of its members.
Members of the Virginia Defense Force shall not be armed with firearms during the performance of training duty or state active duty, except under circumstances and in instances authorized by the Governor.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-54.12
What does Code of Virginia § 44-54.12 cover?
Section 44-54.12 ("Arms, equipment and facilities") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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