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material and is equipped at the time of the offense with a magazine that will hold more than 20 rounds of ammunition or designed by the manufacturer to accommodate a silencer or equipped with a folding stock or shotguns equipped with a magazine that holds more than 7 rounds: the Cities of
Alexandria, Chesapeake, Fairfax, Falls Church, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond, and Virginia Beach and in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Henrico, Loudoun, and Prince William. These restrictions do not apply to valid concealed carry permit holders. Stated differently, one may open carry an assault weapon/shotgun with more than 7 rounds with a permit in the aforementioned locations, but do not need a permit to do so in any other locality in Virginia.
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reach of the driver or a passenger, and the firearm may be loaded. This does not preempt an employer from prohibiting firearms "at a place of employment if there is a company policy or signage prohibiting firearms on the premises." Furthermore, a "county or city may by ordinance make it unlawful for any person to transport, possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on any public street, road, or highway within such locality." However, this does not "apply to duly authorized law-enforcement officers or military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties, nor to any person who reasonably believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal safety in the course of his employment or business."
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are allowed. Prohibited places include courthouses, air carrier terminals, schools, child day centers, the
Capitol and General Assembly buildings (as of early 2020), and churches, though some exceptions apply, including a 2011 Attorney General opinion that personal protection constitutes good and sufficient reason to carry at a church. George Mason University, James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Polytechnic University (Virginia Tech) currently possess rules that prohibit firearms on school property.
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1162:(GMU) to "... not impose a total ban of weapons on campus. Rather, the regulation is tailored, restricting weapons only in those places where people congregate and are most vulnerable – inside campus buildings and at campus events. Individuals may still carry or possess weapons on the open grounds of GMU, and in other places on campus not enumerated in the regulation."
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carry a concealed firearm may not carry one in such manner in a public place while intoxicated. Possession of a firearm can compound the penalty for various other offenses, including illegal drug possession. Open carry while intoxicated is not addressed in the law and can presumed to be legal unless otherwise specified.
1142:, also known as the Striker 12, similar shotguns, and any "plastic firearms." Firearms must contain at least 3.7 ounces of electromagnetically detectable metal in the barrel, slide, cylinder, frame or receiver, and when subjected to x-ray machines, generate an image that accurately depicts their shape. For example,
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conduct a background check prior to completing the sale of certain firearms. Persons who are not in the business of selling firearms, but make occasional, private sales, are not required to perform a background check before selling their firearms. Before July 1, 2012, a person could not purchase more
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Proof of age (18+ for long arms, 21+ for pistols) and proof of citizenship (or permanent residence license) are required for the purchase of "assault weapons". "Assault weapons" are defined as a semi-automatic, centerfire, firearm equipped with a folding stock, or equipped at the time with a magazine
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frames and metal slides and barrels are legal. There are no magazine capacity limitations, except that a concealed handgun permit (CHP) is required in order to carry magazines with more than 20 rounds in some urban, public areas.Edit: Virginia has NO capacity limiting laws. Drums, stendos, and belts
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in the summer of 2019, Governor
Northam's Democrat controlled General Assembly have attempted to pass substantial new gun control legislation. In February 2020, a proposed assault weapons ban failed in the Virginia Senate. In April 2020, several new gun laws were enacted, including a requirement of
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People subject to "permanent protective orders" (domestic violence restraining orders with a maximum duration of 2 years) are required to surrender their firearms to local law enforcement, sell them to a licensed dealer, or give them to a person who is not prohibited from possessing firearms within
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on-premises licensed restaurants and clubs, while carrying a concealed handgun, is prohibited; nor may any person carry a concealed handgun in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs (exceptions made for federal, state and local law enforcement). Any person permitted to
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Consuming an alcoholic beverage in ABC on-premises licensed restaurants and clubs, while carrying a concealed handgun, is prohibited. Openly carrying and consuming an alcoholic beverage is permitted. No person may carry a concealed handgun in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or
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As of July 1, 2020, firearms sellers, with some exceptions, must obtain criminal history information from the
Virginia State Police to determine if a firearm buyer is permitted, under applicable state and federal law, to purchase or possess firearms. Notably, the law does not apply to transfers of
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In a vehicle, a firearm is exempt from the requirement for a concealed carry permit if the firearm is "properly secured in a container or compartment within the vehicle" (ie glove box, center console, trunk, etc). The container/compartment does not have to be locked, the firearm may be within the
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Historians trace
Virginia's first experience with gun control laws back to the First General Assembly of Jamestown on July 30, 1619. During this-five day meeting, Virginia officials voted in a gun control enactment that regulated the sale of firearms to Native Americans. In fact, each period of
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is generally allowed without a permit for people 18 years of age and older. The following cities and counties have exceptions that disallow the open carry of a loaded semi-automatic center-fire rifle or pistol that expels single or multiple projectiles by action of an explosion of a combustible
1031:"Open carry" is the carrying of a firearm that is not concealed. Virginia defines concealed as "hidden from common observation" and "a weapon shall be deemed to be hidden from common observation when it is observable but is of such deceptive appearance as to disguise the weapon's true nature."
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Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell stated "... the governing boards of Virginia's public colleges and universities may not impose a general prohibition on the carrying of concealed weapons by permitted individuals ... Pursuant to specific grants of statutory
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Criminal background checks are now required for all gun sales, excluding sales between family members and under certain other circumstances. Private party transfers between individuals who do not have a pre-existing relationship now require a background check conducted at a gun
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than one handgun per 30-day period, though some exceptions applied; most significantly, holders of valid
Concealed Handgun Permits (CHP) from Virginia were exempt from this restriction. The bill that repealed the "one-handgun-a-month law" was signed into law by Governor
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protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms from government infringement. The
Commonwealth of Virginia preempts local regulation of several aspects of firearms, though some local regulation is explicitly permitted. Virginia passed the
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a CHP to applicants 21 years of age or older, provided that they meet certain safety training requirements and do not have any disqualifying conditions under Title § 18.2-308.09 of the
Virginia Code. Consuming an alcoholic beverage in
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A valid concealed handgun or concealed weapon permit or license issued by another state shall authorize the holder of such permit or license who is at least 21 years of age to carry a concealed handgun in the
Commonwealth, provided
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firearms in which nothing of value is exchanged for the firearm. The penalty for noncompliance with the law is a Class 1 misdemeanor. In Virginia, Class 1 misdemeanors are punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $ 2,500 fine.
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Virginia is a "shall issue" state for concealed carry. Permits are issued to residents and non-residents. As of January 1, 2021, the option of obtaining training via an electronic, video or online course will be removed.
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Virginia has state preemption for most but not all firearm laws. As of July 1, 2020, local governments have expanded power to ban firearms in certain sensitive areas, such as government buildings and public events.
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Any person who may lawfully possess a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel;
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Virginia maintains concealed handgun permit reciprocity with other States and recognizes some licenses from other States without a formal reciprocity agreement. The list of such states is maintained by the
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In a vehicle, a firearm may be considered "openly carried" if the firearm is openly visible, though this is not as well established as the "secured in a container/compartment" rule mentioned above.
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Anywhere on a Virginia Commonwealth University campus, without the written authorization of the president of the university; except persons whose duties lawfully require the possession of firearms.
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Localities may regulate the transportation of a loaded rifle or shotgun, regulate the use of pneumatic guns, and the possession and storage of firearms by persons who provide child-care services.
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background checks for private sales, a red flag law enabling Extreme Risk Protection Orders, a requirement to report lost or stolen guns, and the reinstating of a one-handgun-a-month law.
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authority, however, it is my opinion that colleges and universities may regulate the conduct of students and employees to prohibit them from carrying concealed weapons on campus."
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American history brought with it its own series of gun control regulations in Virginia. More recently, in the fallout of the
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In March 2020, the Virginia State Legislature passed 7 gun control bills. The bills included the following provisions:
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1762:"Virginia Governor Signs Background Checks, 'Red Flag' and Other Gun Control Bills into Law"
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1733:"Why Northam's assault weapons bill never really had a chance in the Virginia Senate"
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2178:"Gov. Northam Signs Red Flag, One-Handgun-a-Month, Other Gun Legislation into Law"
1787:"Gov. Northam Signs Red Flag, One-Handgun-a-Month, Other Gun Legislation into Law"
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1343:. National Rifle Association – Institute for Legislative Action. July 25, 2012
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2280:"History-Making Batch of Gun Control Bills Moves from Legislature to Northam"
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374:"... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; …"
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2102:"Senior Navy official charged with pointing gun at men during argument"
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2128:"CASEY: Virginia's first "sanctuary" — for people who love gun rights"
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Senior Navy official charged with pointing gun at men during argument
1861:"University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Note, 98 (1950): 905. F.J.K"
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Proof of age and citizenship required for the purchase of firearms.
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1681:"Gun Law History in the United States and Second Amendment Rights"
2044:"§ 18.2-308.09. Disqualifications for a concealed handgun permit"
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1623:"Virginia State Police Letter Confirming Legality of Open Carry"
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2306:"Seven Gun Bills Pass Virginia House, Including 'Red Flag Law'"
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2030:"Resident Concealed Handgun Permits - Virginia State Police"
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National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action
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1655:"Virginia State Police – Firearms Reciprocity/Recognition"
1522:"Gov. Northam-backed gun control bills pass in Virginia"
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24 hours of being served notice of the protective order.
1934:"Virginia lawmakers vote to ban guns at state Capitol"
1548:"§ 18.2-11. Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor"
1372:. Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. January 1, 2012
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Virginia issues a CHP to residents and non-residents.
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Persons under the age of 12, except while supervised.
1980:"Virginia Supreme Court Rules Against Campus Carry"
1497:"LIS > Bill Tracking > HB2 > 2020 session"
1707:"A New Backlash to Gun Control Begins in Virginia"
1598:"Virginia State Police - Machine Gun Registration"
928:Non-residents may purchase rifle and shotguns only
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2003:"McDonnell signs repeal of one-gun-a-month law"
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2229:"Virginia HB1004 | 2020 | Regular Session"
2204:"Virginia HB1083 | 2020 | Regular Session"
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1760:Stracqualursi, Veronica (April 10, 2020).
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29:regulate the sale, possession, and use of
1573:"Virginia SB240 | 2020 | Regular Session"
1552:Virginia's Legislative Information System
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1392:"Virginia SB263 | 2020 | Regular Session"
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22:Location of Virginia in the United States
2153:"Virginia SB69 | 2020 | Regular Session"
1909:"Virginia SB71 | 2020 | Regular Session"
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1469:"Virginia SB35 | 2020 | Regular Session"
767:Persons acquitted by reason of insanity.
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2254:"Virginia HB9 | 2020 | Regular Session"
1982:. Concealedcampus.org. January 13, 2011
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2304:Tyree, Elizabeth (January 30, 2020).
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1731:Vozzella, Laura (February 23, 2020).
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776:Persons subject to protective orders.
2278:Friedenberger, Amy (March 7, 2020).
2001:Meola, Olympia (February 29, 2012).
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1288:"Crimes Involving Health and Safety"
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2058:"Code of Virginia § 18.2–308.012"
1308:Jouvenal, Justin; Lamothe, Dan. "
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937:Private sale regulations sections
1705:Witt, Emily (January 28, 2020).
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1370:"Virginia State Law Summary"
1294:. Virginia General Assembly.
1118:Virginia Beach mass shooting
874:Sale, purchase, and transfer
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1863:. Saf.org. Archived from
1837:. Saf.org. Archived from
1417:"Concealed or Contained?"
1299:Virginia Gun Laws Summary
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1679:Spitzer, Robert (2017).
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471:No purchase registration
2008:Richmond Times-Dispatch
1160:George Mason University
1136:Uniform Machine Gun Act
111:Owner license required?
2082:. Law.lis.virginia.gov
2060:. Law.lis.virginia.gov
1889:. Law.lis.virginia.gov
1815:. Law.lis.virginia.gov
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92:Firearm registration?
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1602:www.vsp.virginia.gov
1341:"Gun Laws: Virginia"
338:Gun laws in Virginia
27:Gun laws in Virginia
2659:U.S. Virgin Islands
1867:on January 19, 2012
1841:on January 19, 2012
1528:. February 28, 2020
1314:The Washington Post
1218:Virginia now has a
1146:pistols which have
388:Preemption sections
265:weapons restricted?
208:Assault weapon law?
1940:. January 10, 2020
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1657:. Vsp.state.va.us
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