Update: Private Party Sale Background Checks

HB1525, firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty, was signed into law by the Governor on April 22, 2026.  The bill was signed as an emergency act and took effect immediately after it was signed.  This new law...

Ammunition Purchase Limitations

Due to recent supply shortages from manufacturers and distributors, the following ammunition limits are in immediate effect: All sales of range ammunition are limited to customers using the range. Self-defense and hunting ammunition, if in stock, is available for...

Private Party Sale Background Checks

Effective 10/31/2025: Private Sale background checks are no longer required or offered in Virginia. In compliance with the injunction and final order entered by the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg in Raul Wilson, Wyatt Lowman, Virginia Citizens Defense League,...