HB 1525·VA·house
Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty.
EnactedFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: McGuire
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1102 (Effective 4/22/2026)
Apr 22, 2026
Summary
The law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for anyone younger than 18 to knowingly possess or transport a handgun or assault firearm anywhere in Virginia. It also prohibits anyone under 21 from knowingly purchasing such weapons. Limited exceptions apply for activities like hunting, target shooting, military service, and certain law‑enforcement or cadet training situations.
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