Virginia Gun Laws

As you may be aware, new gun laws have been introduced in Virginia.  The following is brief information on the laws and how it affects VA residents.

SB 749 — Assault Firearms & High-Capacity Magazines
Proposes prohibiting the importation, sale, transfer, and ongoing possession of defined “assault firearms” and making magazines over 10 rounds contraband, with no grandfathering.
Status: Reported out of Senate Courts of Justice Committee; currently in Senate Finance & Appropriations.

SB 348 — Home Storage Requirements
Would require firearms not carried on a person in a household with minors or prohibited persons to be unloaded and secured in a locked container.
Status: Reported out of Senate Courts of Justice Committee; currently in Senate Finance & Appropriations.

SB 727 — Public Carry Restrictions
Would prohibit carrying certain semiautomatic rifles and shotguns (handguns excluded in the current version) in public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public areas.
Status: Reported out of Senate Courts of Justice Committee; currently in Senate Finance & Appropriations.

SB 763 — Firearm & Ammunition Tax
Would impose an 11% retail tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition, with funds directed to gun violence prevention programs.
Status: Referred to Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee.

HB 21 — Firearm Industry Responsible Conduct / Civil Liability
Would establish “responsible conduct” standards for firearm industry members, including dealers, and allow civil liability for alleged failures in business practices intended to prevent unlawful sales or misuse.
Status: Assigned to House Public Safety Firearms Subcommittee; awaiting further action.

SB 38 — Transfers Involving Prohibited Persons
Would amend existing law related to firearm transfers involving individuals prohibited from possessing firearms.
Status: Introduced and referred to Senate Courts of Justice Committee.