If you want to purchase more than one firearm in one month, you must apply for a multiple handgun purchase certificate with the virginia state police first. * * the multiple purchase law has been repealed, as of feb 29 , 2012.
[header] How to buy a firearm in virginia [title] Visit a licensed and registered firearms dealer in the state of virginia if you are over the age of 18. [title] Determine the firearm you want to purchase. [step] The virginia age requirement for purchase of handguns is 21, and 18 for rifles and shotguns.