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What is the Virginia Uniform Machine Gun Act?

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The Uniform Machine Gun Act regulates the possession and use of machine guns within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The following sections will provide an overview of several important components of the Uniform Machine Gun Act in Virginia. Definition of Machine Guns Under Code of Virginia § 18.2-288, a machine gun is any weapon that:… Read More »

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Federal Gun Laws

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There are both federal and state laws related to guns and gun owners are responsible for following all of them. There are pages and pages of gun laws, and if you have any specific questions you should contact a knowledgeable weapons offenses attorney. Who Can Buy Firearms The Federal Gun Control Act of 1968… Read More »

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Weapons Charges in Virginia

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There are many different kinds of weapons charges in Virginia, though they mostly center around firearms. If you plan to own or use a firearm, you should know the laws and the potential penalties for breaking the laws. Concealed Weapons In Virginia it is legal to carry concealed firearms if you have the proper… Read More »

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Sweeping Change Coming to Virginia’s Gun Laws

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Virginia gun laws are some of the most generous and favorable to gun owners. However, Virginia gun laws can also be confusing. Just recently, Virginia tightened its concealed carry law, which previously allowed gun owners from other states to continue carrying their weapons concealed in the state, so long as they held a valid… Read More »

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Out of State Travelers Beware: No More Gun Permit Reciprocity in Virginia

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If you are visiting friends or family in Virginia from out of state this year, you may want to think twice about bringing your gun with you. Although Virginia has historically recognized the concealed carry permits of most other states, new regulations have changed that. Attorney General Mark Herring recently announced that Virginia’s reciprocity… Read More »

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