CODE OF VIRGINIA

PURCHASE, POSSESSION, OR TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS BY PERSONS SUBJECT TO
SUBSTANTIAL RISK ORDERS; PENALTY (§ 18.2-308.1:6)

It is unlawful for any person who is subject to an emergency substantial risk
order or a substantial risk order entered pursuant to § 19.2-152.13 or
19.2-152.14 or an order issued by a tribunal of another state, the United States
or any of its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, or the District of
Columbia pursuant to a statute that is substantially similar to § 19.2-152.13
or 19.2-152.14 to purchase, possess, or transport any firearm while the order is
in effect. Any such person with a concealed handgun permit is prohibited from
carrying any concealed firearm while the order is in effect and shall surrender
his permit to the court entering the order pursuant to § 19.2-152.13 or
19.2-152.14. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

HISTORY: 2020, cc. 887, 888.