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Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons in Virginia
Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2. Its classification is not fixed: Virginia assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2.
What is the penalty for possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 5 years (Possession/transportation of firearm, ammunition, stun weapon, or explosive material by a convicted felon or qualifying juvenile adjudicated delinquent — Applies when a person previously convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent of certain qualifying offenses as a juvenile 14 or older knowingly and intentionally possesses or transports a firearm, firearm ammunition, a stun weapon (outside residence/curtilage), or explosive material, or carries a concealed weapon under § 18.2-308(A).; or, at the discretion of the jury or the court trying the case without a jury, confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both (§ 18.2-10(f))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Possession/transportation of firearm, ammunition, stun weapon, or explosive material by a convicted felon or qualifying juvenile adjudicated delinquent — Applies when a person previously convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent of certain qualifying offenses as a juvenile 14 or older knowingly and intentionally possesses or transports a firearm, firearm ammunition, a stun weapon (outside residence/curtilage), or explosive material, or carries a concealed weapon under § 18.2-308(A).; with the jail-confinement alternative under § 18.2-10(f)) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
Applies to current.
How is possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession/transportation of firearm, ammunition, stun weapon, or explosive material by a convicted felon or qualifying juvenile adjudicated delinquent | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a person previously convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent of certain qualifying offenses as a juvenile 14 or older knowingly and intentionally possesses or transports a firearm, firearm ammunition, a stun weapon (outside residence/curtilage), or explosive material, or carries a concealed weapon under § 18.2-308(A). | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2A |
Common questions about possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons in Virginia
Is possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons is a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2.
Possession/transportation of firearm, ammunition, stun weapon, or explosive material by a convicted felon or qualifying juvenile adjudicated delinquent: class 6 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2A)
What are the penalties for possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons in Virginia?
Penalties for possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons?
Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2 (Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons; penalties; petition for restoration order; when issued).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.