Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm; penalty

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Virginia Code › Title 18.2 › Chapter 7 › Article 7 › Section 18.2-308.1:9

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

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A. Any person who knowingly and intentionally purchases, possesses, or transports any firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for a violation of § 18.2-287.4:1 is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

B. Any person convicted of a violation of § 18.2-287.4:1 or this section shall be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for three years following the date of such conviction at which point the person convicted of such offense shall no longer be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm pursuant to this section. Such person shall have his firearm rights restored, unless such person receives another disqualifying conviction, is subject to a protective order that would restrict his rights to carry a firearm, or is otherwise prohibited by law from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm.

2026, cc. 1106 , 1107 .

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