Virginia law prohibits individuals enrolled in the Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms List from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms, with violations classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor. Additionally, it criminalizes the purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms following certain misdemeanor convictions related to assault and battery of family or household members, imposing a three-year prohibition period. These laws aim to enhance firearm restrictions for specific at-risk groups and situations.
Individuals enrolled in the list have voluntarily registered to prevent the sale of firearms to them, and it is illegal for them to purchase, possess, or transport firearms.
Violating these restrictions is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, which may result in fines or other legal consequences.
The prohibition lasts for three years from the date of conviction, after which the individual may regain their firearm rights.
Yes, after the three-year prohibition period, the individual is no longer legally barred from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms under this law.