Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-53.1: Use or display of firearm in committing felony
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to use, attempt to use, or display a firearm in a threatening manner while committing or attempting to commit specified serious crimes (murder, rape, robbery, burglary, etc.). Conviction is a separate felony with mandatory minimum prison sentences of 3 years for first offense, 5 years for subsequent offenses.
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