Age Requirement

[ProShooter]

I still think that § 18.2-287.4 was written to shut up the cities of Alexandria, Chesapeake, Fairfax, Falls Church, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Henrico, Loudoun, and Prince William because they had already adopted restrictive gun regulations and their legislators were going to make waves unless they got a carve-out.

Actually, it has to do with population.....nothing nefarious.

[ProShooter]

I saw all the counties this applied to, luckily I don't live in those. Thanks for all the information guys! Its good to know that I can purchase a handgun. I was told different things by many different people and it seems that everyone is saying the same thing in this forum. "You can own a handgun purchased from a private dealer, no paper work but get a receipt to protect yourself. You can open carry but no concealed carry until 21 years old and I cannot purchase ammunition that I will have to have someone else do it for me." Also, Thanks for the advice on getting in some range practice and gun safety courses. Wouldn't wanna imitate the Christmas Story Movie "You'll shoot your eye out!" lol

Michelle - give me a shout when you are ready to get some training. I'll be happy to help.