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[quote=Anonymous]Some other requirements:

-VA has had an assault-weapons ban since the 1990s incident in Langley.

-besides banning outright certain types of guns, the law mandates that buyers of certain guns PROVE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP.  Typically, stores will require a valid US passport in addition to the other ID requirements.

-VA laws are in line with ALL 50 states (and D.C.) in issuing qualified state residents a limited permit to carry a concealed weapon (yes - all 50 states issue these).  HOWEVER, the permit requires proof of training and DOES NOT WAIVE the background check requirement.

- the background check verifies no felony convictions (of course) but also any misdemeanor domestic violence charges and protection orders or restraining orders in ANY state (whether you know about them or not).

-also banned form purchase are any individuals who cannot pass a drug test.  It is irrelevant that DC tried to "legalize" pot or that California considers it "medicine."  If you take pot for any reason at all, you cannot buy a gun in VA.

- warrants are checked.  Ever get a speeding ticket?  I hope you paid it or showed up to court; if not, there will be an outstanding bench warrant on your record; not only will you be denied from purchasing a firearm, the gun shops will delay you until the police arrive to arrest you (and they will file additional charges for attempting to illegally buy a gun). This happens often.[/quote]

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