Virginia Gun Laws

As you may be aware, new gun laws have been passed in the state of Virginia.  The following is brief information on the laws and how it affects VA residents performing transfers effective July 1, 2020.

Senate Bill 69 amended the current Virginia State law limiting Virginia residents to purchasing (transferring) a single handgun per month.  This law goes into effect on July 1, 2020.  

Important Notes:

• This new law does not apply for individuals with a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP).   Use the following link to find out more about the VA CHP Permit: https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/Firearms_ResidentConcealed.shtm
• This law limits the number of handguns that can be TRANSFERRED to you within 30 days.  
• Note: If you attempt a second handgun transfer within 30 days, the background check will be rejected. This also applies if you perform a transfer at different FFL's.

Senate Bill 70 requires a background check on all private transfers of firearms. This law prohibits private sellers from selling a firearm for money, goods or services or anything else of value unless he has obtained verification from a licensed firearms dealer and the buyer passes a criminal background check.

• A person who sells a firearm to another person without obtaining the required background check is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 
• The bill also provides that a purchaser who receives a firearm from another person without obtaining the required background check is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Outdoor Arms will help you stay in compliance with the local laws and will be performing private party transfers.  Please see the Services & Price List page for more details.