Virginia Firearms & Weapons Defense

§ 18.2-308.1 (School Property) & § 18.2-282 (Brandishing) • 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.

§ 18.2-282 — Brandishing a Firearm

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.

Penalties

School Property: Class 1 misdemeanor or felony depending on prior record
Brandishing: Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months jail)

Defense Strategies

Lack of intent to induce fear
Self-defense or defense of property
Constitutional Second Amendment challenges
Improper stop or search
Negotiating reduced charges or expungement eligibility

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