Department of State Police
Department of State Police
Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns Within a 30-Day Period
[19 VAC 30 ‑ 101]
Chapter Information
| Description | These regulations provide guidance for gun dealers and purchasers to assist them in complying with the provisions of 18.2-380.2:2 (R) as enacted by Chapters 991 and 992, Acts of Assembly, 2020 (Regular Session) which limit the purchase of handguns to one every thirty days. They also address the exceptions and application process to the general prohibition. |
| State Authority | 18.2-308.2 :2 as amended by Chapters 991 and 992 , Acts of Assembly, 2020 Regular Session . |
| Federal Authority | N/a |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. Exempt Citation: 2.2-4002(B)(6) |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To provide guidance for gun dealers and purchasers to assist them in complying with the provisions of 18.2-380.2:2 (R) which limit the purchase of handguns to one every thirty days as well as addressing the exceptions and application process to the general prohibition. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Captain Matthew T. Patterson / CJIS Officer |
| Address: |
Virginia State Police 7700 Midlothian TPKE N Chesterfield, VA 23235 |
| Email Address: | matthew.patterson@vsp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)674-2023 FAX: (804)674-8531 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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2023 Amendments to the Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns within a 30-Day Period– EO19-FINAL /EXEMPT
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Final | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (01/01/2024). |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Promulgate Regulations Governing Purchases of Handguns Within a 30-Day Period - 2020
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/20/2020. |