Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-308.1:4: Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective orders; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
A person subject to certain protective orders is prohibited from purchasing, transporting, or possessing firearms while the order is in effect. Violations are classified as either a Class 1 misdemeanor or Class 6 felony depending on the specific conduct.
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