Residents and board clash over planned concealed-carry class at school; policy review ordered

Jun 9, 2026

Public commenters objected to a private vendor27s planned concealed-carry training to be hosted by the local GOP at a school auditorium, raising concerns about fundraising, safety optics and partisan use of school facilities; staff said current facility-use policy is permissive and the board requested legal review and outreach to the applicant.

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A planned July training on concealed carry and permit processing at a Rappahannock school triggered strong public reaction and prompted the board to request legal review of facility-use rules and outreach to the applicant.

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