Virginia law § 18.2-308.2:1 prohibits selling, giving, or possessing firearms with the knowledge that the recipient is legally prohibited from owning or transporting them. Violations can result in criminal charges, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. The law also provides exceptions for individuals with proper permits or legal relief.
Individuals convicted of certain crimes, adjudicated delinquent, or deemed mentally incompetent are prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms unless they have proper permits or legal relief.
Selling a firearm to a prohibited person is a Class 4 felony, while doing so to someone prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Yes, individuals with valid permits, those pardoned, or those who have had their disabilities removed, are exempt from these restrictions.
Yes, if they have obtained a valid permit or legal relief, they may lawfully buy or possess firearms despite previous prohibitions.