Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

Alright sorry for trying to learn from gun owners on gun laws. I thought I could learn about other guns and someone would suggest a class or something. I thought people would shed some light on something I know nothing about. I was hoping for some insight. Sorry I'll delete my account when I get to ...

When I read "My son is on the autism spectrum, has impulse control issues, and other issues." in the OP, I immediately thought about Adam Lanza and Sandy Hook. Then I read in the response "His father and I are divorced. My ex just does what he wants.", and I thought, "if sh...

You guys are posting excellent responses as always, but Rev called it. This is obvious troll bait. Unless I'm convinced the OP is legit, we should treat it as highly suspect. Especially given the events of the last 24 hours. I'm simply a concerned mom trying to learn more about the sport. Thanks fo...

The shooting sports can be very therapeutic and stress relieving. The release of endorphin caused by the excitment may be good for your son. I know it helps my spectrum child. As long as he is being taught in a safe environment with safe practices be happy for him. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapat...

What you want is someone to back your opinion that your son shouldn't be shooting, and correspond that with a statute or law. Won't happen here. There isn't a law to back up your opinion. If your ex husband is teaching him to shoot, and is well aware of his special needs, then he's learning gun saf...

His father and I are divorced. My ex just does what he wants. I strongly feel my son should not handle a gun. I read different parts of the law and am not clear if I can stop this. I'm just hoping someone with firearm experience understand the law and can assist me with an answer.

My son is 12. His father is allowing him to operate an M4 semi-automatic assault riffle. My son has has no gun safety training. My son is on the autism spectrum, has impulse control issues, and other issues. In VA are there any laws that prohibit a minor from shooting something like that?