Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Richmond City County. Richmond, Virginia's capital, lies on the James River's fall line, blending historic charm with outdoor opportunities. Firearms orders ship to FFL dealers in Richmond and nearby 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.
Virginia does not require a purchase permit or impose a waiting period but limits most buyers to one handgun every 30 days, with exemptions for concealed handgun permit holders and others. Background checks are conducted by Virginia State Police. Private sales also require a background check, processed through a dealer. Federal age restrictions apply. Orders ship to your chosen Virginia FFL dealer, who completes ATF Form 4473.
Dealers in these communities all work for Richmond-area buyers:
Virginia does not allow permitless concealed carry. Open carry is legal without a permit for adults 18 and older in most areas. Concealed carry requires a permit issued by the circuit court of your county or city after completing a firearms course. Permits last five years, and Virginia recognizes permits from specific states. Restrictions apply in schools, courthouses, airports, alcohol-serving establishments, and posted properties.
Virginia's deer seasons are managed by the Department of Wildlife Resources, varying by county and weapon. Archery season starts in early October, followed by muzzleloader and general firearms seasons from mid-November to early January. Sunday hunting is allowed. Rifles are permitted in most counties, but some restrict hunters to shotguns and muzzleloaders. Check current DWR regulations for bag limits and either-sex days.
Richmond hunters frequent the Chickahominy and Amelia WMAs, managed by Virginia DWR, both offering sighting-in ranges open during fall and winter.
Central Virginia hunters often head east to the Chickahominy River or southwest to Amelia for deer, while the James River supports a thriving fishing culture.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, 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 City County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Most buyers are limited to one handgun every 30 days. Exemptions apply for concealed handgun permit holders and others. Confirm with Virginia State Police if unsure.
Yes. Virginia requires a concealed handgun permit, issued by the circuit court after completing a qualifying course. Open carry is generally allowed without a permit.
Rifles are legal in most Virginia counties, but some areas restrict hunters to shotguns and muzzleloaders. Verify the current DWR regulations for your county.
A G3c or an 856 revolver with a quick-access safe covers home defense; check the city's storage and transport ordinances.
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 Circuit Court of Richmond City County or a local attorney about your own situation.