Second Amendment Rights For In Fairfax
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Virginia does not require firearm registration nor is it necessary to obtain a permit before carrying a firearm or other such weapon openly about the person except where prohibited by statute.
For those with more than one conviction, the court may restore firearms rights two years after completion of sentence for most felonies, or after 10 years for a serious felony (such as murder or sexual assault). For a person convicted of a “dangerous felony” firearms rights may only be restored by pardon.
Prop 47 Does Not Restore Firearm Rights A Prop 47 reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor will not restore your firearm rights. In order to restore your firearm rights, you will first need to reduce your felony to a misdemeanor for all purposes under Penal Code 17b, not Prop 47.
You don't need an attorney! If you can fill out simple forms and provide copies of records then you can do it. I regained my firearm rights as well as acquired a concealed carry permit...all on my own. Just by following the steps required by the Commonwealth- all of which are available online.
If you have been granted restoration of your political rights from the Governor of Virginia, you may petition circuit court of the county or city in which you reside or of the county or city in which you were convicted, for a hearing to request restoration of your firearm rights. See VA Code § 18.2-308.2.
Federal law outlaws the possession of firearms or ammunition by several categories of people, including: convicted felons. anyone who's been convicted of a misdemeanor for domestic violence or is under a domestic violence restraining order.
Open carry is legal in Virginia without a permit for anyone who is at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm. However, Localities, such as Alexandria and Newport News may ban the open carry of firearms in public buildings, parks and at special events.
After having been convicted of a felony you had your civil rights restored (simple pardon) pursuant to Article V, Section 12 of the Constitution of Virginia and then been granted permission by the Circuit Court of the jurisdiction in which you reside or the court in which you were convicted to possess or carry a ...
After you file your petition requesting restoration of your gun rights in Circuit Court, a hearing would not be scheduled for at least 21 days. Depending on the judge's schedule, obtaining a hearing date may take months or longer. The whole process usually takes approximately two to four months to complete.