This law section, part of Virginia's Crimes and Offenses code, defines key terms related to weapons, including ballistic knives, handguns, and law enforcement officers. It also establishes the short title of the article as the 'Sawed-Off Shotgun and Sawed-Off Rifle Act.' The definitions are crucial for understanding the application of laws concerning concealed weapons and related offenses.
The act establishes legal definitions and regulations concerning sawed-off shotguns, rifles, and related weapons to enforce firearm laws in Virginia.
A ballistic knife is defined as any knife with a detachable blade that is propelled by a spring-operated mechanism.
A law-enforcement officer includes individuals defined in § 9.1-101, armed forces agents, federal agents authorized to carry weapons, and sworn full-time officers of law enforcement agencies.
It refers to individuals who have been legally granted the privilege of residing permanently in the U.S. as immigrants under immigration laws.