Legal Question in Disability Law in Virginia
I was charged and convicted of domestic violence when I was 18 years old, I am currently 28. I am wanting to purchase a black powder rifle for up coming hunting season. Is this possible?
Richmond, Va
John Allen
Asked on 10/03/10, 3:17 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Yes, you should be able to purchase such a black powder firearm as long as it's modeled on one of 1898 vintage or earlier and, consequently, should not
put you in jeopardy of violating federal law 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).
Answered on 10/09/10, 10:38 am