Sheriffs in states like Virginia, Illinois and North Carolina, where all residents are now required to wear masks because of the coronavirus pandemic, are reassuring residents who wonder how concealed carry permit holders should proceed.
County sheriffs are taking it upon themselves to lay out what the law says, including Sheriff D.H. Rogers of Guilford County in North Carolina, where the governor announced a statewide mask mandate on Wednesday.
"As for COVID-19, the bottom line is that if you have a valid Concealed Carry permit, you may carry a concealed handgun while wearing a mask as protection from COVID-19," Rogers wrote on Wednesday. "The mask must, however, be worn for health/safety reasons — not to hide or disguise your identity — and the mask must be removed if you are asked to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer."
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County sheriffs are taking it upon themselves to lay out what the law says, including Sheriff D.H. Rogers of Guilford County in North Carolina, where the governor announced a statewide mask mandate on Wednesday.
"As for COVID-19, the bottom line is that if you have a valid Concealed Carry permit, you may carry a concealed handgun while wearing a mask as protection from COVID-19," Rogers wrote on Wednesday. "The mask must, however, be worn for health/safety reasons — not to hide or disguise your identity — and the mask must be removed if you are asked to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer."
Coronavirus facemask rules in Virginia, Illinois, North Carolina won't affect concealed carry, sheriffs say
Residents in many states are now required to wear masks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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