What Kind of certs. will I need to purchase at a Show?

[Bob O]

I want to be able to purchase a Shot gun at an upcoming show.
What kind of certs will I need to complete the transaction?

 

[Squaregrouper]

I want to be able to purchase a Shot gun at an upcoming show.
What kind of certs will I need to complete the transaction?

Clean criminal record, driver's license with your current address, pass a background check and money.
ETA- This is assuming you're an adult.

 

[ken792]

If your DL doesn’t have your current address, you may supplement it with a government issued document that does, like a voter registration or property tax bill.

If you’re looking to buy in VA as a nonresident, state law requires you to have a second form of ID with your address as well.

 

[Bob O]

I want to be able to purchase a Shot gun at an upcoming show.
What kind of certs will I need to complete the transaction?

Thank You All. I am sure I can meet all the requirements, Including Money!

 

[rseymorejr]

Exactly the same as at a gun store. Money, ID, pass the NICS check.

 

[rbird7282]

If your DL doesn’t have your current address, you may supplement it with a government issued document that does, like a voter registration or property tax bill.

If you’re looking to buy in VA as a nonresident, state law requires you to have a second form of ID with your address as well.

Keep this in mind as your DL alone won't cut it.

 

[Bertfish]

If your DL doesn’t have your current address, you may supplement it with a government issued document that does, like a voter registration or property tax bill.

If you’re looking to buy in VA as a nonresident, state law requires you to have a second form of ID with your address as well.

When did that VA law become a thing? I've never bought a long gun in VA but have also never heard of that

 

[ken792]

When did that VA law become a thing? I've never bought a long gun in VA but have also never heard of that

Some time in the late 80s I think. It was after some non immigrant alien in another state got a DL with his hotel address, used it to buy a gun, and shot some people. I’m told that incident is the same reason for the VA law requiring a DL be at least 30 days old to buy firearms. The two forms of ID requirement got repealed for residents a few years ago, but it remains for nonresidents.

“5. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, rifles and shotguns may be purchased by persons who are citizens of the United States or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence but residents of other states under the terms of subsections A and B upon furnishing the dealer with one photo-identification form issued by a governmental agency of the person's state of residence and one other form of identification determined to be acceptable by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.”

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-308.2:2/

 

[rbird7282]

When did that VA law become a thing? I've never bought a long gun in VA but have also never heard of that

I found out when I went to the Cabelas in Gainesville to buy a shotgun and only had my license with me. I eventually pulled up my phone bill on my phone (which according to VA state law would've been sufficient) but they wouldn't accept that. Ended up leaving and buying it from Angler's in Annapolis.

 

[N3uka]

If you’re looking to buy in VA as a nonresident, state law requires you to have a second form of ID with your address as well.

Found that one out the hard way. Luckily vehicle registration was acceptable.

 

[Pale Ryder]

What shotgun are you looking for? We can probably point you in a good direction. Local gun shows can be a crap shoot economically.

 

[BurkeM]

I want to be able to purchase a Shot gun at an upcoming show.
What kind of certs will I need to complete the transaction?

4473

 

[eruby]