Second Amendment Print For Felons In Virginia
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A person convicted of a felony automatically loses their firearm rights under state and federal law.
A person convicted of a felony automatically loses their firearm rights under state and federal law.
Beginning July 1, 2026, Virginia background checks will forever be different. Virginia's new record sealing laws go into effect on July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026, and give people the ability to seal qualifying criminal convictions and remove them from background checks run by employers.
Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses their civil rights - the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, become a notary public and carry a firearm. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, not including firearm rights.
If you were convicted in Virginia Circuit Court, you must petition the circuit court in the jurisdiction where you reside to regain state firearms privileges. For out-of-state or federal felony convictions, you must petition the court of conviction to regain firearm privileges.
Anyone convicted of a felony in Virginia automatically loses their civil rights - the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, become a notary public and carry a firearm. The Constitution of Virginia gives the Governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, not including firearm rights.
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 ...
If you were convicted in Virginia Circuit Court, you must petition the circuit court in the jurisdiction where you reside to regain state firearms privileges. For out-of-state or federal felony convictions, you must petition the court of conviction to regain firearm privileges.
