Virginia Firearms & Weapons Defense

§ 18.2-308.1 & § 18.2-282 (State) • 18 U.S.C. § 922 & § 924 (Federal) • D.J. Rivera, Esq.

§ 18.2-308.1 — Weapons on School Property

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any firearm or other weapon on school property or at any school-sponsored event.

It shall be unlawful for any person to point, hold, or brandish a firearm in such a manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another.

Northern Virginia clients are frequently charged federally under these statutes.

Prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms. Up to 10 years federal prison.

Mandatory minimum 5–25+ years consecutive sentence.