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Code of Virginia

Article 4

Dangerous Use of Firearms or Other Weapons

18.2-279Discharging firearms or missiles within or at building or dwelling house; penalty 18.2-280Willfully discharging firearms in public places 18.2-281Setting spring gun or other deadly weapon 18.2-282Pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance; penalty 18.2-282.1Brandishing a machete or other bladed weapon with intent to intimidate; penalty 18.2-283Carrying dangerous weapon to place of religious worship 18.2-283.1Carrying weapon into courthouse 18.2-283.2Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square and the surrounding area, into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth, etc.; penalty 18.2-283.3Possession of a weapon in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services prohibited; penalty 18.2-284Selling or giving toy firearms 18.2-285Hunting with firearms while under influence of intoxicant or narcotic drug; penalty 18.2-286Shooting in or across road or in street 18.2-286.1Shooting from vehicles so as to endanger persons; penalty 18.2-287RepealedRepealed 18.2-287.01Carrying weapon in air carrier airport terminal 18.2-287.1RepealedRepealed 18.2-287.2(Effective until July 1, 2027) Wearing of body armor while committing a crime; penalty 18.2-287.3RepealedRepealed 18.2-287.4(Effective until July 1, 2027) Carrying loaded firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty 18.2-287.4:1Importation, sale, manufacture, etc., of assault firearms prohibited; penalty 18.2-287.5Reporting lost or stolen firearms; civil penalty