Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-311.1: Removing, altering, etc., serial number or other identification on firearm; selling, giving, etc., or possessing firearm without serial number; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to remove or alter firearm identification numbers, possess firearms with obliterated serial numbers, or sell such firearms. Selling is a Class 6 felony; removing/altering and possessing are Class 1 misdemeanors. Antique firearms are exempt.
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