Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

Thanks for the swift reply, looking forward to more.

Oh God!!!!! Nothin to hunt on my upcoming trip :/
Plz tell me a place for skeet/clay shooting, my gun and ammo - they just provide range and clay.

Guys, I've opted for a Mossberg 500 over a Rem 870 Express as the latter ones were out of stock at all Walmarts in Virginia Beach. Also the M500 comes with chokes at Walmart while the 870 doesn't. Could you tell me if it's a good decision, mostly for deer and turkey. Which choke to use for SLUGS for...

I think Ill buy a normal hunting license (not the apprentice) though it costs an arm and a leg for an out of state guy like me :

Is it necessary to have a basic hunting license ALONG with a deer-turkey-bear one, or can I just buy the latter and hunt deer? Ok guys, plz help me decide here. Can the apprentice hunting license be used by someone 16 or older? I'm confused. If I have an apprentice hunting license, and I'm accompani...

I was wondering what an Apprentice Hunting License is, could any of you explain. Also with reference to the dgif site (http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/licenses.asp#license-fees) could any tell me what costs I shall incur to obtain a deer hunting license as an out of state resident. ...

SO..... this means, I need a license, as well as the person accompanying me (be it he's unarmed but I am)

scrubber3,

That combination sounds good too. But as said by OakRidgeStars, there's too many limitations to using rifles for Deer in VA, and I wouldnt appreciate that, I think ill just stalk upto 50yds and use a 870, same for a turkey.... but 26" or 28"?

What would be the ideal barrel length for the aforementioned types of hunts?

What do you suggest, 26in smoothbore 870 OR a 28in " "?

How long does it take for you to walk out of a Walmart with a gun?

Suppose I'm out of state, and my uncle's legit for an in state hunting license. We go hunting together, with (mine/his) gun and his hunting license/permits... Can I shoot a deer on his license, say his gun ONLY if I'm accompanied by him? Or should I apply for my own when the hunting season commences...

Thanks.... what about the gun itself? Do they stock it? Or could you name the gun store offering the 870 cheapest of all, and price?

Do Walmarts in VA beach (specifically Chesapeake or surroundings) sell guns and ammo? I'm looking for a Rem 870 and 12ga ammo, does any Walmart in the area stock em?

As my username states, I am only a birdshooter till now... I do hunt every now and then, but mostly doves and pigeons with a .22LR or PCP air rifles. I also hunt quail, doves twice a year with a 12ga sxs owned by my uncle..... Actually I've tried out a few of my uncle's guns and received hunting/gun...

Could you give me an estimate of the max range I'll be able to shoot deer with using a smooth bore 26in 870 and rifled slugs?

Okay............... will go for the Remington 870.

And I thought VA was going to be a fun place for shooters and hunters

Wolvee wrote:I'm disappointed.

Same here....
Everybody, thanks for guiding.

Guys I might be hunting turkey and deer next season so Im going to but the gun/guns. Here it is, I'm short on budget - these will be my first firearms, and the first time I'm hunting deer/turkey. I shortlisted two choices; (1) Remington 870, with 26in smooth bore barrel, wood stock, 3in chamber, 12g...

@jdonvan and others Can one shoot a rimfire in his backyard if he lives in the suburbs of va beach (off course if neighbors don't mind)? Where in Va beach can one shoot his big bore rifles like the Mosin and what's the max range provided there? Also are there shotgun skeet/trap ranges in va beach? T...

Looking for a Mosin in VA Beach..... condition should be good and price around $100 or less.