Virginia Regulatory Town Hall View Comments

Virginia Department of Health

State Board of Health

Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations [12 VAC 5 ‑ 31]

Action	Amend current regulations to include new regulations as a result of legislative changes and changes in the practice of EMS.
Stage	Final
Comment Period	Ended on 10/9/2012

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9/14/12 10:15 pm

Commenter: John Barnish, Citizen

I Support REPEALING the ban on personal self-defense weapons in EMS vehicles

EMS personnel are often the first responders to a accident before the local Police are able to arrive. EMS personnel are competent professionals who need to have the ability and proper tools (firearms) to defend their lives should they be attacked.

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