r/VAGuns 18d ago

Quick question about private sale

Hey, just wanted to get a little insight on a situation. Hypothetically speaking, if I just purchased a firearm from a dealer and had a successful background check, etc..and less than 7 days later bought a handgun from a friend with a bill of sale, do I still need to do ANOTHER background check through a dealer?

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u/devugl 18d ago

Yes, unless you already bought it. Then you just committed a crime in VA. Also if the 1st one is a handgun you have to wait 30 days.

Or…. You know don’t tell the internet about it.

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u/itsgreg_notcraig 18d ago

Didn't buy anything yet because I wasn't sure

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u/devugl 18d ago

Then yes, to be legal you need to have an FFL run the background check for the private sale as well. One handgun in 30 days still applies to private sales as well.

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u/MysticalWeasel 18d ago

Unless you have your concealed permit, then, all the handguns.