Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Richmond (independent city) County. Richmond is Virginia's capital, built on the fall line of the James River. Firearms ship to FFL dealers in the city and in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Virginia law allows.
Every firearm sale in Virginia, including most private sales, goes through a background check with the Virginia State Police Firearms Transaction Program. A buyer may purchase only one handgun in a 30-day period unless an exemption applies, such as holding a concealed handgun permit. A 2026 law banning the future sale of certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines over 15 rounds was set to start July 1, 2026, but a court put it on hold. Check the current status before you order.
Dealers in these communities all work for Richmond-area buyers:
Virginia requires a concealed handgun permit to carry concealed. It is issued by the circuit court of the county or city where you live, and you apply through that court's clerk. Applicants must be 21 and show handgun training. Open carry is generally legal for adults but is restricted in some places, and the 2026 session added new limits on public places, hospitals and colleges. From July 1, 2026, Virginia recognizes out-of-state permits only from states on the State Police list.
East of the Blue Ridge, Virginia's general firearms deer season runs from November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027 in most counties, following archery in October and an early muzzleloader season in early November. Legal firearms include rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders, but many cities and counties in Tidewater limit deer hunting to shotguns or restrict hunting near homes. Check the Virginia DWR regulations and your local ordinances before you hunt.
Richmond hunters use the Chickahominy and Amelia WMAs, both run by Virginia DWR and both with sighting-in ranges open in the fall and winter.
Central Virginia hunters head east to the Chickahominy River or southwest to Amelia for deer, and the James River gives the city a strong fishing culture.
These public shooting ranges near our featured cities are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the national forests. Many require a hunting or fishing license, a range permit or a day pass, and hours change with the seasons, so call or check the agency site first.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forestry and U.S. Forest Service range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Henrico, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville, Richmond or anywhere in Richmond (independent city) County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes. Virginia law limits most buyers to one handgun in a 30-day period. Concealed handgun permit holders are exempt.
The circuit court for the city or county where you live. For Richmond, apply with the Circuit Court clerk for Richmond.
It was scheduled for July 1, 2026, but a court blocked it for now. Check the Virginia State Police or the Office of the Attorney General for the current status.
Many city buyers start with a mid-size 9mm handgun for home defense and range practice, or a pump shotgun. Check local rules on where you can shoot and how to transport a firearm before you buy.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Richmond City Circuit Court clerk or a local attorney about your own situation.