Moving to Virginia

yvbf50 · Post by **yvbf50** » Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:04:29

Looks like I'll be moving to VA in the next month or so. Been in Vermont for the past 19 years, getting tired of the long cold winters. Seems that VA is pretty gun friendly. Anything that isn't legal? I have a full auto MAC-11, several AR15's, 60 and 100 round mags, and my latest toy is a Barret M82A1. From what I can tell, though, my auto knives will have to stay in Vermont. Could someone verify that? I might end up in Leesburg or Woodbridge. Any long distance ranges nearby for my .50 cal?

Post by **OakRidgeStars** » Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:39:44

Welcome to VGOF, Roland

The MAC-11 will need to be registered with the VSP as a "machine gun".

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_MachineGun.shtm

The "auto knives" may be a problem since VA doesn't like "spring assist" knives.

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504 ... d+18.2-308
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504 ... d+18.2-311

Other than that, you should be OK. Just for reference, you can scroll up to the top-left section of this page for links on VA gun laws and restrictions.

yvbf50 · Post by **yvbf50** » Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:00:33

Thanks for the links. Unbelievable how possesion of an automatic knife implies intent to "sell, barter, give or furnish the same". It's a shame, since I do really like my Benchmade Infidel.

GeneFrenkle · Post by **GeneFrenkle** » Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:02:55

Welcome!

Pretty much what oakridge said....but we're not lawyers.....

You might also consider getting your concealed carry permit. It's straightforward to get and if you're in prince william county, there should be minimal games.

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Geezer · Post by **Geezer** » Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:40:12

to VGOF. I am moving to VA (Gainesville) next month from Massachusetts. As to Ranges you might want to check out Peacemaker National Training center in west Virginia. They have a 1000 yard range. I joined last February and have shot there many times during visits to VA while having my new home renovated.

http://peacemakernational.com/

gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:51:28

yvbf50 · Post by **yvbf50** » Tue, 25 Dec 2012 10:18:18

Jack, thanks for the link to the Peacemaker Range. Nothing even remotely close to that in Vermont. I'm lucky to have a 200 yd range nearby.

Post by **allingeneral** » Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:08:47

Welcome aboard.

Merry Christmas!

Snakester · Post by **Snakester** » Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:13:34

Welcome Aboard Roland ! Impressive Arsenal !!! We will have to get a Spring Meet and Greet at The Cove to see some of these in Action !

Geezer · Post by **Geezer** » Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:33:08

yvbf50 wrote:Jack, thanks for the link to the Peacemaker Range. Nothing even remotely close to that in Vermont. I'm lucky to have a 200 yd range nearby.

Nice part is that they have electronic targets!

Don't know if they use them for practice or just for shoots. Give them a call and talk to Greg.

yvbf50 · Post by **yvbf50** » Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:19:09

Thanks Randy, I'd love to. Just got the Barret a couple of weeks ago. Been thinking about it for a couple of years, the recent election result pushed me over the edge. Firing it really puts a smile on your face. Only been able to try it out at 200 yds though.

rlbellco72 · Post by **rlbellco72** » Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:25:28

Welcome to the Forum!

Post by **Palladin** » Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:44:06

mtbinva · Post by **mtbinva** » Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:58:09

You may want to check out the NRA Range as well. I went for my first time this past Sunday with my son. Nice facilities.

Just a thought,

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