Virginia criminal charge
Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons in Virginia
Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons is a criminal offense under Virginia law, defined by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1. 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. § 18.2-308.2:1.
What is the penalty for prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons in Virginia?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 10 years (Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:1, .2, .3, subsection B of .1:4, .1:6 or 308.2, subsection B of 308.2:01, or 308.7 — Selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing a firearm (or possessing/controlling one with intent to do so) to a person known to be prohibited from possessing or transporting firearms under the enumerated sections.) | mandatory | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Fine | up to $100,000 (Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:1, .2, .3, subsection B of .1:4, .1:6 or 308.2, subsection B of 308.2:01, or 308.7 — Selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing a firearm (or possessing/controlling one with intent to do so) to a person known to be prohibited from possessing or transporting firearms under the enumerated sections.; only together with imprisonment (§ 18.2-10(g))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 |
| Jail / prison | up to 12 months (Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:7, .1:8, or .1:9 — Selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing a firearm (or possessing/controlling one with intent to do so) to a person known to be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms under §§18.2-308.1:7, 18.2-308.1:8, or 18.2-308.1:9.) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:7, .1:8, or .1:9 — Selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing a firearm (or possessing/controlling one with intent to do so) to a person known to be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms under §§18.2-308.1:7, 18.2-308.1:8, or 18.2-308.1:9.; either or both with confinement (§ 18.2-11(a))) | discretionary | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 |
Applies to current.
How is prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons classified in Virginia?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:1, .2, .3, subsection B of .1:4, .1:6 or 308.2, subsection B of 308.2:01, or 308.7 | class 4 felony | Selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing a firearm (or possessing/controlling one with intent to do so) to a person known to be prohibited from possessing or transporting firearms under the enumerated sections. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1undefined |
| Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:7, .1:8, or .1:9 | class 1 misdemeanor | Selling, bartering, giving, or furnishing a firearm (or possessing/controlling one with intent to do so) to a person known to be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms under §§18.2-308.1:7, 18.2-308.1:8, or 18.2-308.1:9. | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1undefined |
Common questions about prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons in Virginia
Is prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
It depends on the circumstances: prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 4 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1.
Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:1, .2, .3, subsection B of .1:4, .1:6 or 308.2, subsection B of 308.2:01, or 308.7: class 4 felony (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1) · Sale/furnishing of firearm to person prohibited under §§18.2-308.1:7, .1:8, or .1:9: class 1 misdemeanor (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1)
What are the penalties for prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons in Virginia?
Penalties for prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons in Virginia depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 4 felony — with the ranges set by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 and Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Virginia statute covers prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons?
Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1 (Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons; penalties).
Legal terms used in this law
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.