What are the laws concerning the private sale of a handgun?
To privately sell a firearm, it is recommended that you safeguard information pertaining to the transaction such as the date the firearm was sold, the complete name and address of the buyer, and the make, model, and serial number of the firearm. The seller and buyer of a handgun must be a resident of the state in which the transfer occurs. Should the firearm ever be located at a crime scene, trace of the firearm will determine the licensed dealer who last sold the firearm and will identify the last buyer of the firearm. To have your name removed from this process, you may consider placing your firearm on consignment with a licensed dealer. This will also ensure that the firearm is transferred only to a lawfully eligible individual.

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1. What are the laws concerning knives; specifically, the carrying of a non-concealed knife, and are there knife designs, blade sizes, etc., that are prohibited?
2. Are firearms registered in Virginia?
3. May I travel through Virginia with a firearm in my vehicle?
4. May I “open carry” a firearm in Virginia?
5. What is the legal age to purchase or possess a firearm?
6. What is the legal age to purchase ammunition?
7. What are the laws concerning the private sale of a handgun?
8. Why was my firearms purchase application placed in a status of delay?
9. Does one have to have U.S. citizenship to be eligible to purchase a firearm?
10. What are the disqualifications for the purchase of a firearm?
11. Are law enforcement officers subject to the background check when purchasing firearms?
12. Is a concealed handgun permit issued in another state valid or recognized in Virginia?
13. Are Virginia concealed handgun permits issued to non-Virginia residents?
14. The address on my Resident Concealed Handgun Permit is no longer correct. Is my permit still valid?
15. The address on my Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permit is no longer correct. Is my permit still valid?
16. Are military personnel considered residents or nonresidents for the purpose of a concealed handgun permit?
17. I am a new resident to Virginia and possess a concealed handgun permit issued by a permit-reciprocal state. Will my permit still be honored in Virginia?
18. In the instance of a traffic stop, should I advise the police officer that I have a concealed handgun permit?