Virginia law § 18.2-308.2 prohibits convicted felons and certain juvenile offenders from knowingly possessing or transporting firearms, ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives. The law specifies penalties for violations, including a Class 6 felony and mandatory minimum sentences for repeat violent offenders. Exceptions allow possession of stun weapons within one's residence or curtilage.
No, Virginia law prohibits convicted felons from knowingly possessing or transporting firearms, ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives, with limited exceptions for residence possession.
Violating this law is a Class 6 felony, with mandatory minimum imprisonment of five years if the person has a prior conviction for a violent felony.
Yes, felons can possess stun weapons within their residence or curtilage, but generally cannot carry or transport firearms or explosives outside these areas.
Yes, certain juvenile offenders aged 14 or older who committed specific felonies are prohibited from possessing firearms, similar to adults, under this law.