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Overview for Virginia

Virginia does allow open carry in a vehicle as long as the firearm is clearly visible. It is legal to carry a concealed handgun while hunting as long as the person is licensed for concealed carry and has their permit with them. Hunting with a firearm while under the effects of a narcotic or intoxicant drug is illegal. Setting a set gun, spring trap, or a firearm that can be fired by a tripwire is illegal. Suppressors may be used to hunt animals has long as it is legally owned.


Permit to PurchaseDetails
Open CarryDetails
Concealed CarryDetails
State Preemption of Local RestrictionsDetails
Firearm RegistrationDetails
Owner LicenseDetails

Law Long-guns Handguns
Permit to Purchase No No
Open Carry Yes Yes
Concealed Carry No Yes
State Preemption of Local Restrictions Yes Yes
Firearm Registration No No
Owner License No No

The Concealed Carry Permit

(often encompasses the open carry permit)

Official Concealed Carry page for Virginia.

Virginia Concealed Carry Reciprocity


Virginia Magazine Capacity

N/A
N/A

Virginia Ghost Gun law

The Ghost gun law in Virginia states the following:

Virginia Imitation Firearms

What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Virginia?

The following is a list of imitation firearms in Virginia:


Does Virginia have a gun buy back program?

Virginia does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.

Does Virginia have an inheritance gun law?

Virginia does not have an inheritance gun law.


Virginia FAQ


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