State laws neither require nor prohibit firearms registries. All . 50 caliber rifles and firearms defined by California law as assault weapons must be registered.
Requirements Virginia Code Sections 18.2-308.02 and 06. Government-issued picture ID; and. Resident of Chesapeake; and. 21 years of age or older; and. Proof of handgun safety training. Effective January 2021: Virginia requires in-person training for concealed carry handgun permits.
With the exception of machine guns, firearms are not registered in Virginia.
Some states allow an applicant to complete an application online, while others require an in-person visit to the office of the respective issuing authority. There are even states that require the applicant provide a list of non-related character references.
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.