Virginia Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Virginia require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Virginia require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Virginia require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Virginia issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Virginia issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Virginia have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Virginia have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Virginia support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Virginia have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Virginia uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Virginia have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Virginia have?
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  A:

  Virginia requires that, automatic firearms are registered with the state police. The striker 12 shotgun, some destructive devices, and plastic firearms are banned to citizens. Other NFA weapons, such as silencers are, legal as long as the owners comply with NFA regulations.

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